In the xy-plane above, is angle QPR a right angle?
(1) Points P and Q have the same x-coordinate.
(2) Points P and R have the same y-coordinate.
OA C
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In the xy-plane above, is angle QPR a right angle?
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In the xy-plane above, is angle QPR a right angle?
(1) Points P and Q have the same x-coordinate.
(2) Points P and R have the same y-coordinate.
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We know that the two axes in xy-plane make 90º. If we are able to prove that PQ is parallel to Y-axis and PR is parallel to X-axis, we can conclude that segments PQ and PR intersect at 90º; thus, /_QPR is 90º.BTGmoderatorDC wrote:
In the xy-plane above, is angle QPR a right angle?
(1) Points P and Q have the same x-coordinate.
(2) Points P and R have the same y-coordinate.
OA C
Source: Official Guide
From Statement 1, we know that PQ is parallel to Y-axis and from Statement 2, we know that PR is parallel to X-axis; thus, /_QPR is 90º. Sufficient.
The correct answer: C
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