Find the slope of a line perpendicular to a line through the given points. E(5, 7), F(3, 1)
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given:
(5, 7)
(3, 1)
x1 = 5
x2 = 7
y1= 3
y2 = 1
Find the slope of the line.
Formula for the slope of the line:
m = change in y/ change in x
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
Solution:
Substitute the given values to the formula for the slope of the line.
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m = (1 - 3)/(7 - 5)
m = (-2)/(2)
m = -1
Final answer:
The slope of the line = 1