The value of y in the coordinates of point W is 3
The points are given as:
[tex]S = (-5,0)[/tex]
[tex]T = (5,2)[/tex]
[tex]V = (0,-2)[/tex]
[tex]W = (-1,y)[/tex]
Start by calculating the slope of line ST
[tex]m=\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 -x_1}[/tex]
So, we have:
[tex]m=\frac{2- 0}{5--5}[/tex]
[tex]m=\frac{2}{10}[/tex]
[tex]m=\frac{1}{5}[/tex]
Next, calculate the slope of line VW
[tex]m=\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 -x_1}[/tex]
So, we have:
[tex]m = \frac{y --2}{-1-0}[/tex]
[tex]m = \frac{y +2}{-1}[/tex]
[tex]m = -y -2[/tex]
Since both lines are perpendicular, then the product of the slopes is -1.
So, we have:
[tex]\frac 15 \times (-y -2) = -1[/tex]
Divide both sides by -5
[tex]y +2 = 5[/tex]
Subtract 2 from both sides
[tex]y = 3[/tex]
Hence, the value of y in the coordinates of point W is 3
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