SOLUTION: The two lines are perpendicular. Find the value of a: 3x – 2y – 6 = 0 and ax + 6y + 7 = 0

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Question 1092555: The two lines are perpendicular. Find the value of a: 3x – 2y – 6 = 0 and ax + 6y + 7 = 0

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
, because the product of the slopes of two perpendicular lines in the plane is negative 1. Solve.
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