Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 17 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

slope of perpendicular bisector of jk j is (5,2) k is (-7,2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

first you would need to find your slope \[\frac{ y _{2} - y _{1}}{ x _{2} - x _{1}} \]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so 2 - 2 / -7 - 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the slope would be undefined

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so then the slope of a perpendicular is a negative reciprocal of the original slope For example: original slope -> 2 ; perpendicular slope -> -1/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

your perpendicular slope is 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks so much !! @san_dahan

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait hold one my bad, the slope is 0 and the perpendicular slope is undefined

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hold on*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@trintrin12345

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!