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ABCD is a square with vertices A(3,-2) and B (-3, 0). What is the slope of BC

 Apr 7, 2016
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Since BC meets AB at right angles, the slope of BC would be the negative reciprocal of that of AB.

 

The slope of AB =  [0- -2] / [ -3 - 3] = 2/-6   = -1/3

 

So...the slope of BC   = 3

 

 

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 Apr 7, 2016

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