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negative reciprocal
[negative reciprocal|negative reciprocal] [negative reciprocal] refers to the relationship where the slope of one line is the negative reciprocal of the slope of the other line.
Definition
negative reciprocal [negative reciprocal] refers to the relationship where the slope of one line is the negative reciprocal of the slope of the other line.
Mechanism
negative reciprocal To find a line perpendicular to another, the negative reciprocal slope is used instead of the same slope. This method applies when a given point is involved and the line must pass through it.
Effects
negative reciprocal [negative reciprocal] determines the slope of perpendicular lines. Negative reciprocals, like −2 and 1 2, represent functions that form perpendicular lines.