Let and be two points in the plane.

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Problem

Let A(1,4)A(1,4) and B(5,6)B(5,6) be two points in the plane. (i) Find the slope of the line segment ABAB. (ii) Determine the equation of the line that passes through the point (3,−2)(3,-2) and is perpendicular to ABAB. (iii) Verify whether the line obtained in part (ii) is parallel to the line 2x+y=02x + y = 0.

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