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Find the value of P if the line joining (P, 4) and (6, -2...

Find the value of P if the line joining (P, 4) and (6, -2) is perpendicular to the line joining (2, P) and (-1, 3).

A.

4

B.

6

C.

3

D.

0

Correct answer is A

The line joining (P, 4) and (6, -2).

Gradient: 246P=66P

The line joining (2, P) and (-1, 3)

Gradient: 3P12=3P3

For perpendicular lines, the product of their gradient = -1.

(66P)(3P3)=1

62P6P=162P=P6

6+6=P+2PP=123=4