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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Show that a line through (0, 0) and (c, d) is perpendicular to a line through (0, 0) and (-d, c). Slope of first line = Slope of second line =

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i really dont understand this

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Slope for the first line is: (d-0)/(c-0) which is d/c. Slope for the second line is: (c-0)/(-d-0) which is c/-d. For two lines to be perpendicular, the multiplication of their slopes must be -1. i.e. d/c X c/-d which is -1. So they are perpendicular. Any confusion?

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