Question

If the slope of GH is −4/5 and the slope of HJ is 3/4, find the slope of JK so that GHJK is a parallelogram. quick answer pls

Answer 1

Slope of JK = -4/5

Explanation:

We know that GHJK is a parallelogram. If GHJK is a parallelogram then the sides of parallelogram will be:

GH, HJ, JK, GK

Hence the opposite sides will be:

GH and JK

HJ and GK

We know that opposite sides of parallelogram are parallel to each other and the slopes of parallel lines is equal.

So the slope of GH and JK will be equal.

And slopes of HJ and GK will be equal.

As we are given the slope of GH which is -4/5, the slope of JK will also be -4/5 because both lines are parallel.