Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Front

What is the slope of a line parallel to m = 3/4?

Back

3/4

Front

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

Back

2

Front

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

Back

-8/5

Front

What is the slope of a line perpendicular to y = 2x - 7?

Back

-1/2

Front

If two lines are parallel, what can you say about their slopes?

Back

Their slopes are equal.

Front

If two lines are perpendicular, how are their slopes related?

Back

The product of their slopes is -1.

Front

What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to a line with slope 4?

Back

-1/4

Front

What is the slope of a line that is parallel to a line with slope -3?

Back

-3

Front

Find the slope of a line that is perpendicular to y = -1/2x + 3.

Back

2

Front

What is the slope of a line parallel to y = 5x + 1?

Back

5