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7-14.

Given the two points (−2, 0) and (0, 1), complete parts (a) through (c) below.

  1. Find the slope of the line that passes through these two points.

  2. Find the slope of the line perpendicular to the line that passes through these two points.

    The slopes of perpendicular lines are opposite reciprocals of each other.

    Remember: the product of opposite reciprocals is −1.

    The slope is −2.

  3. Describe the relationship between the slopes of perpendicular lines.

  • See part (b).