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Determine the equation of the line perpendicular to the line y = –8 through the point (–4, –2).

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The line y = –8 is .:horizontal
The line perpendicular to the line y = –8 is .:vertical
The equation of the line perpendicular to the line y = –8 through the point (–4, –2) is .:x = –4
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Are the lines perpendicular?no, because the slopes of the lines are equalno, because the slopes of the lines are not opposite reciprocalsyes, because the slopes of the lines are equalyes, because the slopes of the lines are opposite reciprocals

A
no, because the slopes of the lines are equal
B
no, because the slopes of the lines are not opposite reciprocals
C
yes, because the slopes of the lines are equal
D
yes, because the slopes of the lines are opposite reciprocals
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Is triangle ABC a right triangle?no, because none of the slopes of the line segments forming the legs are opposite reciprocalsno, because none of the slopes of the line segments forming the legs are equalyes, because BC is perpendicular to ACyes, because AB is perpendicular to AC

A
no, because none of the slopes of the line segments forming the legs are opposite reciprocals
B
no, because none of the slopes of the line segments forming the legs are equal
C
yes, because BC is perpendicular to AC
D
yes, because AB is perpendicular to AC
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The line y = –8 is [___].

A
horizontal
B
slanted
C
vertical

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