Perpendicular Lines (Grade 11 NSC Matric Mathematics): Quizzes

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Perpendicular Lines
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At what angle do perpendicular lines intersect?

90°90° (right angle)

What is the product of gradients of two perpendicular lines?

−1-1

How are gradients of perpendicular lines related?

They are negative reciprocals

If a line has gradient m=4m = 4, what is the gradient of a perpendicular line?

- rac{1}{4}

Are lines with gradients rac{3}{4} and - rac{4}{3} perpendicular?

Yes, product is −1-1

How do you find gradient mm from angle of inclination heta heta?

m=anhetam = an heta

What's the first step to find a perpendicular line equation?

Write given line as y=mx+cy = mx + c

Which form uses point (x1;y1)(x_1; y_1) and gradient m1m_1 to find an equation?

y−y1=m1(x−x1)y - y_1 = m_1(x - x_1)

When does the perpendicular gradient rule NOT apply?

Vertical or horizontal lines

If gradient m_2 = - rac{2}{3}, what is the perpendicular gradient m1m_1?

rac{3}{2}

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