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Determine the value of”k” when the lines y=k/3x+2 and y=1/4x+2 are perpendicular.
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Determine the value of”k” when the lines y=k/3x+2 and y=1/4x+2 are perpendicular.
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2021-09-04T10:29:48+00:00
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Answer:
k = -12
Step-by-step explanation:
When lines are perpendicular, their slopes are the opposite reciprocal of each other.
The opposite reciprocal of [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] is -4
[tex]\frac{k}{3}=-4[/tex]
k = -12