Concept explainers
To find: The reason for each step.
Answer to Problem 11CE
The reason for each step is given below.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The two non vertical lines are perpendicular, then the product of the slopes is
Key points of proof,
figure
Calculation:
Figure
Consider the triangles,
Solve
So,
Therefore,
Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional,
Substitute the values,
The slope of the line
The slope of the line
The line
So,
Substitute the values from equation
Therefore,
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