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Published on: August 13, 2026
A line passes through the points A (2, – 3) and B (6, 3). Find the slope of lines which are
(i) Parallel to A (ii) Perpendicular to AB
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Sol. Slope of AB = m = 
= 
= 
(i) Let m 1 be the slope of a line parallel to AB then m 1
= m = 3/2
(ii) The slope of a line perpendicular to AB is – 
= – 
= – 
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