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The vector w=ai+bj is perpendicular to the line ax+by=c and parallel to the line bx−ay=c. It is also true that the acute angle between intersecting lines that do not cross at right angles is the same as the angle determined by vectors that are either normal to the lines or parallel to the lines. Use this information to find the acute angle between the lines below. yx+9y=0​, −4x+5y=3

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Answer with Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that


yx+9y=0


-4x+5y=3

We have to find the angle between the lines.


y(x+9)=0


y=0,x+9=0\implies x=-9


y=0..(1)


x=-9..(2)


-4x+5y=3..(3)

The angle between two lines


a_1x+b_1y+c_1=0


a_2x+b_2y+c_2=0


tan\theta=\mid (a_1b_2-b_1a_2)/(a_1a_2+b_1b_2)\mid

By using the formula the angle between equation (1) and equation (2) is given by


tan\theta_1=\mid(0* 0-1* 1)/(0+0)\mid=\infty=90^(\circ)degree


tan90^(\circ)=\infty

It is not possible because we are given that the acute angle between intersecting lines that do not cross at right angles is same as the angle determined by vectors that either normal to the lines or parallel to lines.

By using the formula the angle between equation (2) and equation(3)


tan\theta_2=\mid(1(5)-0(4))/(-4(1)+5(0))\mid=(5)/(4)


\theta_2=tan^(-1)(1.25) degree

By using the formula the angle between equation (3) and equation(1)


tan\theta_3=\mid(-4(1)-5(0))/(-4(0)+5(1))\mid=(4)/(5)


\theta_3=tan^(-1)((4)/(5))degree

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