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Abbilliewiesmomyka
Abbilliewiesmomyka Abbilliewiesmomyka
  • 10-06-2016
  • Mathematics
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Radius of circle O has a slope of 2.5. What is the slope of the line tangent to circle O at point A?


A)0.8

B)2.5

C)-0.4

D)-5

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HomertheGenius
HomertheGenius HomertheGenius
  • 10-06-2016

If the line is tangent to circle at point A and the radius ( suppose AO) has a slope of 2.5 then a slope of the tangent line is :
\(\frac{-1}{2.5}= -0.4\)
Explanation: The product of slopes of two perpendicular lines is -1. To get second slope we have to divide -1 by the first one.
Answer:C) - 0.4

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