Practice - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
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Practice Questions
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Determine if the lines y = x + 2 and y = x - 4 are parallel.
💡 Hint: Look at the slope.
If a line has a slope of -2, what would be the slope of a line that is perpendicular to it?
💡 Hint: What is the negative reciprocal of -2?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is true about parallel lines?
💡 Hint: Think about their characteristics.
Do perpendicular lines have slopes that multiply to 1?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'perpendicular' means.
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Challenge Problems
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A carpenter is determining the layout for two perpendicular walls. If one wall has a slope of 3, what is the slope of the wall that must be perpendicular to it?
💡 Hint: What is the negative reciprocal of 3?
If you have two lines with slopes of 2 and -1/2, are they parallel or perpendicular?
💡 Hint: Multiply the slopes together.
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