Mathematics
The slope of the side BC of a rectangle ABCD is . Find :
(i) the slope of the side AB,
(ii) the slope of the side AD.
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Answer
Rectangle ABCD is shown in the figure below:

Since, product of slope of perpendicular line = -1.
Slope of AB x Slope of BC = -1
Hence, slope of AB = .
(ii) AD is parallel to BC and slope of parallel lines are equal.
Hence, slope of AD = .
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