GEOMETRY: Chapter 3 REVIEW

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What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to a line with slope m = 5/8?

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-8/5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What value of x proves that line p is parallel to line r?

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14

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

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Slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Write an equation of a line that passes through the point (7,10) and is perpendicular to the line y = (1/2)x - 9.

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y = -2x + 24

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Which of these represents the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the definition of slope in geometry?

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Slope is the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the relationship between parallel lines in terms of slope?

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Parallel lines have the same slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the relationship between perpendicular lines in terms of slope?

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The slopes of perpendicular lines are negative reciprocals of each other.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3