L2.6: Parallel and perpendicular lines - Error in Proof

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akhil...@gmail.com

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Oct 21, 2020, 3:08:06 AM10/21/20
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In the proof for showing two lines with slope m1 m2 = -1 intersect at 90°,


tan α = - cot β


then – cot β was said to be equal to tan (90 + β) and tan (90 - β)


But isn’t tan (90 - β) = cot β ?

subhajit POD

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Oct 21, 2020, 5:12:22 AM10/21/20
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Yes there is a little typo in the slides prof has presented. The idea of the proof is okay. 
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