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If the straight line 2x-3y+17=0 is perpendicular to the line passing through the points 7,17 and 15, β, then β equals :
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Options:
  • A -5
  • B 353
  • C 5
  • D -353
Solution:
1813 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 5
Slope of line 2x-3y+17=0 is 23.

Slope of a line passing through 7,17 and 15,β is 17-β7-15.

Since, both lines are perpendicular to each other, so product of slopes will be -1.

17-β7-15×23=-1

17-β-8=-3217-β=12β=5.

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