Finding A1/B1 for perpendicular lines in terms of A2 and B2

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Homework Statement



If the graphs of A1x + B1y = C1 and A2x + B2y = C2 are perpendicular, express the following in terms of A2 and B2.

A1/B1= ?

Homework Equations



Negative reciprocal


The Attempt at a Solution



I thought that by expressing A2 and B2 with A1/B1, it would just be the negative reciprocal if its perpendicular so it would be -B2/A2 which is incorrect.
 
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eXmag said:

Homework Statement



If the graphs of A1x + B1y = C1 and A2x + B2y = C2 are perpendicular, express the following in terms of A2 and B2.

A1/B1= ?

Homework Equations



Negative reciprocal


The Attempt at a Solution



I thought that by expressing A2 and B2 with A1/B1, it would just be the negative reciprocal if its perpendicular so it would be -B2/A2 which is incorrect.

It shouldn't be marked as incorrect. It looks correct to me.