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Understanding Parallel Lines
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Today, we're going to learn about parallel lines. Can anyone tell me what defines parallel lines?
I think they never meet, right?
Exactly! And they have the same slope. So if I say the slope of one line is 3, what would be the slope of a parallel line?
The slope would also be 3!
Great! Remember: Parallel lines = Same slope. I like to use the acronym 'PSS' for this: Parallel Slope Same. Let's look at an example.
Can we graph an example too?
Of course! If we have two lines, y=2x+1 and y=2x-3, they are parallel because both have a slope of 2.
So they just go on forever without meeting?
Yes! Nicely summarized! Now, who can rephrase what parallel lines are?
They are lines that never meet and have the same slope.
Well done! That's the essence of parallel lines.
Perpendicular Lines
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Now, let's move on to perpendicular lines. Who can tell me what it means for two lines to be perpendicular?
They meet at a right angle?
Exactly! And what about their slopes?
Their slopes multiply to -1.
Right again! We can remember this with 'Perpendicular = Product -1'. If one line has a slope of 2, what would be the slope of a perpendicular line?
It would be -1/2!
Great! So if I have two lines with slopes of 4 and -1/4, what can we say about them?
They are perpendicular!
Well summarized! Remember, when you see 'Perpendicular', think 'negative reciprocal'.
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In this section, we explore the definitions and properties of parallel and perpendicular lines, emphasizing that parallel lines share the same slope while perpendicular lines' slopes are negative reciprocals of one another. This understanding is fundamental for graphing linear functions correctly.
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
In this section, we focus on two important types of relationships between lines: parallel and perpendicular lines.
Parallel Lines: Parallel lines are characterized by having identical slopes (m). This means that they will never intersect and remain equidistant from one another at all points along their lengths. Mathematically, for two parallel lines, the slope condition can be expressed as:
$$ m_1 = m_2 $$
Perpendicular Lines: On the other hand, perpendicular lines meet at right angles (90 degrees) and have slopes that are negative reciprocals of one another. If one line has a slope of m, the slope of a line that is perpendicular to it is given by:
$$ m_1 \cdot m_2 = -1 $$
This section also contains illustrative examples to highlight these concepts, demonstrating how to identify parallel and perpendicular lines through slopes, thus laying the groundwork for further explorations in linear functions.
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Parallel Lines
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• Parallel lines have the same slope.
o 𝑚 = 𝑚
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Detailed Explanation
Parallel lines are lines in a plane that do not meet; they remain the same distance apart forever. In mathematical terms, this means that if two lines are parallel, their slopes are equal. This can be expressed as, if line 1 has a slope of m1, and line 2 has a slope of m2, then m1 = m2.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine two railroad tracks stretching toward the horizon. No matter how far you travel on them, they will never cross each other; they remain perfectly parallel — just like parallel lines in geometry.
Perpendicular Lines
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• Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals.
o 𝑚 ⋅𝑚 = −1
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Detailed Explanation
Perpendicular lines intersect to form a right angle (90 degrees). The relationship between their slopes is that the product of the slopes of two perpendicular lines equals -1. This means if one line has a slope of m1, then the slope of the line it is perpendicular to (m2) can be found by the formula m1 * m2 = -1. This implies that m2 = -1/m1, indicating that the slopes are negative reciprocals of each other.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a street intersection where one street runs straight east-west, and the other runs straight north-south. The streets meet at right angles, and if you were to look at their slopes, they would show that one is the negative reciprocal of the other, perfectly illustrating perpendicular lines.
Example of Slopes
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💡 Example:
1 If one line has a slope of 2, a perpendicular line will have slope −
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Detailed Explanation
In this example, if one line has a slope of 2, we can find the slope of the line that is perpendicular to it by taking the negative reciprocal of 2. The negative reciprocal of 2 is -1/2. Hence, if you know one line is sloped upwards at an angle, the perpendicular line will slope downwards at half the steepness but in the opposite direction.
Examples & Analogies
Picture a hill with a steep path going up. The slope going up is represented by 2. Now imagine a slide that goes down from that hill. It would have a slope of -1/2, allowing someone to slide down smoothly and less steeply than the rise. The steep path and the slide are related through the concept of perpendicular slopes.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Parallel Lines: Lines that have the same slope and never meet.
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Perpendicular Lines: Lines that intersect at right angles with slopes that are negative reciprocals.
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Slope: Measures the steepness of the line.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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If y = 5x + 2 and y = 5x - 4 are parallel, they have the same slope of 5.
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For the lines y = 3x + 1 and y = -1/3x + 2, these are perpendicular since their slopes multiply to -1.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Parallel lines run side by side, same slope will always be their guide.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine two trains, running on tracks that never cross; that’s parallel. If one train were to turn and cross the path of another at a right angle, that’s perpendicular.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Use 'PSS' for Parallel Same Slope and 'P - R' for Perpendicular negative Reciprocal.
🎯 Super Acronyms
P for Parallel, P for Perpendicular, just remember the differences.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Parallel Lines
Definition:
Lines that run alongside each other and never intersect, having the same slope.
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Term: Perpendicular Lines
Definition:
Lines that intersect at a right angle, with slopes that are negative reciprocals of one another.
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Term: Slope
Definition:
The measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x.
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Term: Negative Reciprocal
Definition:
A number that, when multiplied by the original number, yields -1.