Question

3. A boat is travelling from Point C toward Point D, which is on the shoreline.

The shoreline is represented by the line through Point A and Point B.
Determine whether the path from C to D is perpendicular to the shoreline. A to B.
Justify your answer
A(0,7) B(8,-5) C(-3,-8) D(6,-2)

Answer 1

Yes, lines CD & AB are perpendicular

Explanation:

AB slope: y = -12/8x + 7

CD slope: y = 6/9x - 6

Once the slopes are simplified:

AB: -3/2

CD: 2/3

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