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ations of two perpendicular lines are given by y=2x−1 and y=−1/2x+4 The point of intersection of these two lines is the mid point, M, of the line segment joining A(a,0)and B(0,b) Find the values of a and b. A. a=−4 and b=−6   B. a=4 and b=−6   C. a=−4 and b=6   D. a = 4; b = 6

ations of two perpendicular lines are given by y=2x−1 and y=−1/2x+4 The point of intersection of these two lines is the mid point, M, of the line segment joining A(a,0)and B(0,b) Find the values of a and b. A. a=−4 and b=−6   B. a=4 and b=−6   C. a=−4 and b=6   D. a = 4; b = 6

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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The equations of two perpendicular lines are given by y=2x−1 and y=−1/2x+4

The point of intersection of these two lines is the mid point, M, of the line segment joining A(a,0)and B(0,b)

Find the values of a and b.

A. a=−4 and b=−6

 

B. a=4 and b=−6

 

C. a=−4 and b=6

 

D. a = 4; b = 6

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