writing equations of parallel and perpendicular lines

writing equations of parallel and perpendicular lines

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Mathematics

8th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a line parallel to the line represented by the equation y = 2x - 7?

Back

The slope is 2.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What direction does a line with an undefined slope go?

Back

A line with an undefined slope is vertical.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write the equation of a line PARALLEL to 3x - y = 2 that passes through the point (1, 5).

Back

y = 3x + 2.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write an equation for a line parallel to the line y = \frac{1}{3}x - 4 through the point (-3, 2).

Back

y = \frac{1}{3}x + 3.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Are the lines represented by the equations y = 2x + 1 and y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 3 parallel, perpendicular, or neither?

Back

Neither.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a line perpendicular to the line y = 4x + 1?

Back

The slope is -\frac{1}{4}.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If two lines have slopes of 3 and -\frac{1}{3}, what is their relationship?

Back

They are perpendicular.

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