Perpendicular Lines Exploration
Enter a slope for line l in the form a/b.
Slide the slider to the far right.
Determine , the distance between point A and point O. (Use Triangle 1 for assistance.)
Determine , the distance between point B and point O. (Use Triangle 2 for assistance.)
Determine , the distance between point A and point B. (Use Triangle 3 for assistance.)
Will , and satisfy the Pythagorean theorem?
What is the relationship between line l and line m?
What is the slope of line l?
What is the slope of line m?
What is the product of the slopes of line l and line m?
What is the relationship between the slopes of line l and line m?