The line through the points (a, 3) and (4, -1) is perpendicular to the line y = 2x +3. Determine the value of a.

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ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 1CT
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The line through the points (a, 3) and (4, -1) is
perpendicular to the line y=2x+3.
Determine the value of a.
Select one:
a. 4
b. -4
C. -12
O d. 12
Transcribed Image Text:The line through the points (a, 3) and (4, -1) is perpendicular to the line y=2x+3. Determine the value of a. Select one: a. 4 b. -4 C. -12 O d. 12
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