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Two lines are perpendicular if they meet at right angles (90°). The slope of a line perpendicular to a line with slope m is −1/m. This is used in geometry, navigation, and engineering.

公式

If line 1 has slope m, perpendicular line has slope −1/m
m₁
slope of original line
m₂
slope of perpendicular line — m₂ = −1/m₁

ステップバイステップガイド

  1. 1If slope of line 1 is m, perpendicular slope = −1/m
  2. 2Product of perpendicular slopes = −1
  3. 3Horizontal line (m=0) ⊥ vertical line (undefined slope)
  4. 4Two non-vertical lines are perpendicular iff m₁ × m₂ = −1

解いた例

入力
m = 2
結果
Perpendicular slope = −½
入力
m = −3/4
結果
Perpendicular slope = 4/3

よくある質問

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Vertical lines are undefined slope. A horizontal line (perpendicular) has slope 0.

What is the relationship between perpendicular slopes?

The product of perpendicular slopes is −1: m₁ × m₂ = −1.

Can I find a perpendicular line equation given a point and another line?

Yes: find the perpendicular slope (−1/m), then use point-slope form: y − y₀ = m₂(x − x₀).

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