SOLUTION: Lines p and q intersect to form adjacent angles 1 and 2. If m<1 = 3x + 18 and m<2= -8y - 70, find the values of x and y so that p is perpendicular to q.

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Question 335508: Lines p and q intersect to form adjacent angles 1 and 2. If m<1 = 3x + 18 and m<2= -8y - 70, find the values of x and y so that p is perpendicular to q.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the lines are perpendicular, then angles 1 and 2 both equal 90 degrees.
3x%2B18=90
3x=72
highlight%28x=24%29
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-8y-70=90
-8y=160
highlight%28y=-20%29