SOLUTION: Is it possible for two lines with positive slopes to be perpendicular? explain.

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Question 4592: Is it possible for two lines with positive slopes to be perpendicular? explain.
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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no it isn't.

2 lines, having gradients m and n, that are perpendicular have the following:

m*n = -1.

So, 2 positive gradients can never be perpendicular.

Jon.