coordinate geometry question from powerprep

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coordinate geometry question from powerprep

by shrutib » Wed May 30, 2012 7:14 am
In the coordinate plane line l and line k intersect at point (4,3)is the product of their slopes negative?

1. the product of x intercepts of line l and k is positive.

2. the product of y intercepts of l and k is negative.

I got the answer right, but want to see the approach. Thank you.
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by Mike@Magoosh » Wed May 30, 2012 9:28 am
Hi, there. I'm happy to help with this. :)

This was an intensely visual explanation, so I created a pdf with all the images.

Here's another DS question about slopes, for further practice.
https://gmat.magoosh.com/questions/1026
When you submit your answer, the following page will have the video explanation.

I hope all this helps. Let me know if you have any further questions.

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by 1947 » Wed May 30, 2012 9:45 am
Thanks for the explaination Mike...but the link does not open the practice question
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by Mike@Magoosh » Wed May 30, 2012 12:25 pm
1947 wrote:Thanks for the explaination Mike...but the link does not open the practice question
I'm sorry --- I didn't activate the link. I just activated it, so it should work now. Sorry about the delay!

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