Basic Math Examples

Find the Slope of the Perpendicular Line to the Line Through the Two Points (6,7) , (6,-6)
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Step 1
Slope is equal to the change in over the change in , or rise over run.
Step 2
The change in is equal to the difference in x-coordinates (also called run), and the change in is equal to the difference in y-coordinates (also called rise).
Step 3
Substitute in the values of and into the equation to find the slope.
Step 4
Simplify.
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Step 4.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2
Subtract from .
Step 4.3
The expression contains a division by . The expression is undefined.
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Step 5
The slope of a perpendicular line is the negative reciprocal of the slope of the line that passes through the two given points.
Step 6
The slope of a line perpendicular to a vertical line is zero.
Step 7