Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 4 - Writing Linear Functions - Chapter Review - Page 227: 7

Answer

Line $c$ has a slope of $-\frac{2}{7}$, the negative reciprocal of $\frac{7}{2}$, so it is perpendicular to line $b$.

Work Step by Step

Line $a:$ $\Rightarrow 2x-7y=14$. Slope intercept form is $\Rightarrow y=\frac{2}{7}x-2$. Slope is $m_a=\frac{2}{7}$ Line $b:$ $\Rightarrow y=\frac{7}{2}x-8$. Slope is $m_b=\frac{7}{2}$ Line $c:$ $\Rightarrow 2x+7y=-21$. Slope intercept form is $\Rightarrow y=-\frac{2}{7}x-3$. Slope is $m_c=-\frac{2}{7}$ Line $c$ has a slope of $-\frac{2}{7}$, the negative reciprocal of $\frac{7}{2}$, so it is perpendicular to line $b$.
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