11b) Are the two lines perpendicular? Show work y (+5,6) 4 (1, 3) (-5, 0) 4 (-1,-2) 6.

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**Title: Exploring Perpendicular Lines**

**Content:**

**Question:**  
11b) Are the two lines perpendicular? Show your work.

**Graph Explanation:**  
The image shows a coordinate plane with two lines labeled as \( \ell_1 \) and \( \ell_2 \).

- **Line \( \ell_1 \):** Passes through the points \((-5, 6)\) and \((-1, -2)\).
- **Line \( \ell_2 \):** Passes through the points \( (1, 3) \) and \( (5, 5) \).

**Steps to Determine if the Lines are Perpendicular:**

1. **Calculate the Slope of Line \( \ell_1 \):**  
   \[
   \text{Slope of } \ell_1 = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{-2 - 6}{-1 + 5} = \frac{-8}{4} = -2
   \]

2. **Calculate the Slope of Line \( \ell_2 \):**  
   \[
   \text{Slope of } \ell_2 = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{5 - 3}{5 - 1} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}
   \]

3. **Check for Perpendicularity:**  
   Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is \(-1\).  
   \[
   (-2) \times \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = -1
   \]

**Conclusion:**  
The lines \( \ell_1 \) and \( \ell_2 \) are perpendicular, as the product of their slopes is \(-1\).
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Exploring Perpendicular Lines** **Content:** **Question:** 11b) Are the two lines perpendicular? Show your work. **Graph Explanation:** The image shows a coordinate plane with two lines labeled as \( \ell_1 \) and \( \ell_2 \). - **Line \( \ell_1 \):** Passes through the points \((-5, 6)\) and \((-1, -2)\). - **Line \( \ell_2 \):** Passes through the points \( (1, 3) \) and \( (5, 5) \). **Steps to Determine if the Lines are Perpendicular:** 1. **Calculate the Slope of Line \( \ell_1 \):** \[ \text{Slope of } \ell_1 = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{-2 - 6}{-1 + 5} = \frac{-8}{4} = -2 \] 2. **Calculate the Slope of Line \( \ell_2 \):** \[ \text{Slope of } \ell_2 = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{5 - 3}{5 - 1} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \] 3. **Check for Perpendicularity:** Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is \(-1\). \[ (-2) \times \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = -1 \] **Conclusion:** The lines \( \ell_1 \) and \( \ell_2 \) are perpendicular, as the product of their slopes is \(-1\).
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