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What are parallel lines?

Back

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet and have the same slope.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What are perpendicular lines?

Back

Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees) and have slopes that are opposite reciprocals.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the slope of a line in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

In the equation y = mx + b, 'm' represents the slope of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If two lines have slopes m1 and m2, when are they perpendicular?

Back

Two lines are perpendicular if m1 * m2 = -1.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What is the relationship between the slopes of parallel lines?

Back

The slopes of parallel lines are equal.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you find a line parallel to a given line?

Back

To find a line parallel to a given line, use the same slope as the given line.

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What is the slope of the line y = -3x - 2?

Back

The slope of the line y = -3x - 2 is -3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of the line y = 4x + 7?

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The slope of the line y = 4x + 7 is 4.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If the slope of one line is 2, what is the slope of a line perpendicular to it?

Back

The slope of a line perpendicular to a line with slope 2 is -1/2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What does it mean for two lines to be neither parallel nor perpendicular?

Back

Two lines are neither parallel nor perpendicular if they intersect at an angle that is not 90 degrees and do not have the same slope.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1