document.write( "Question 894638: The line passing through (-4, 2) and (2, -3) is perpendicular to the line passing through (a, 5) and (2, -1). Find a. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #542329 by josgarithmetic(39617) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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The product of the slopes must be $\"-1\"$ .\r
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