Finding the Slope of Orthogonal Lines

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The discussion focuses on the mathematical problem of finding the slope of orthogonal lines. The user attempted to derive the slopes by calculating partial derivatives with respect to x and y but encountered a result of zero. This indicates a misunderstanding of the relationship between orthogonal lines and their slopes, which should be negative reciprocals of each other. A clear step-by-step solution is necessary to clarify the correct approach to this problem.

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I tried finding the partial in respect to x and then in terms of y but i just end up with 0 in the end. And suggestion?
 
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