You have a line:
y=mx+b (slope-intercepted form)
m=slope of this line.
The slope of a line perpendicular to that given line will be: ´"m´"
m´=-1/m.
For example:
y=8x+3
m=8
The solpe fo a line perpendicular to "y=8x+3" is:
m`=-1/8
Answer:
The answer is option (C). The width of the rectangle=6 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
<em>Step 1: Determine the dimensions of the rectangle</em>
width=w
length=w+6
<em>Step 2: Determine the perimeter of the rectangle</em>
P=2(L+W)
where;
P=perimeter
L=length
W=width
In our case;
P=36 inches
L=w+6
w=w
replacing;
2(w+w+6)=36
2(2 w+6)=36
4 w+12=36
4 w=36-12=24
4 w=24
w=24/4=6
W=6 inches
L=6+6=12 inches
The width of the rectangle=6 inches
you have to use intercept theorem, also known as Thales's theorem to slove this problem