Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

9th - 12th Grade

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Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Assessment

Quiz

Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
HSG.GPE.B.5, HSG.CO.A.1, 4.G.A.1

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Brian Rexroad

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This quiz focuses on the equations of parallel and perpendicular lines within the coordinate plane, targeting students at the Algebra I level, typically grades 9-10. The questions assess students' understanding of slope relationships, where parallel lines have identical slopes and perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other. Students must demonstrate mastery of the point-slope form and slope-intercept form to write equations of lines that satisfy specific parallel or perpendicular conditions while passing through given points. The problems require students to identify slope values from existing equations, apply the parallel slope rule (same slope, different y-intercept), utilize the perpendicular slope relationship (negative reciprocal), and substitute coordinates into the point-slope formula to determine the correct y-intercept. Students also need to analyze multiple equations to determine their geometric relationships and recognize that parallel lines never intersect while perpendicular lines intersect at right angles. Created by Brian Rexroad, a Mathematics teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This assessment provides excellent support for classroom instruction on linear relationships and geometric properties of lines in the coordinate plane. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding before moving to more complex topics, use it as targeted practice following direct instruction on slope relationships, or assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The quiz works effectively as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge about slope calculations and linear equations. The varied question formats, from multiple choice to equation writing, allow teachers to identify specific areas where students need additional support, whether in slope identification, applying slope relationships, or using point-slope form. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards A-CED.2 and G-GPE.5, which address creating equations of lines and using coordinates to prove geometric relationships.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

y=2x 3y=2x\ -3

y=2x5y=2x-5

y=2x + 1y=2x\ +\ 1

y=12x+52y=-\frac{1}{2}x+\frac{5}{2}

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

y=12x+12y=-\frac{1}{2}x+\frac{1}{2}

y=12x+2y=\frac{1}{2}x+2

y=2x+7y=-2x+7

y=2x+8y=-2x+8

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.5

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

3 mins • 12 pts

Select the two lines that are parallel.

y=4x2y=4x-2

y=14xy=-\frac{1}{4}x

y=4x+1y=-4x+1

None are parallel.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the equation of a line parallel to the following line that passes through the given point? 
y = -4x + 6      (2, -1)

y = 1/4x + 6
y = -4x + 7
y = -4x + 2
y = 1/4x -1 

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the equation of a line that is perpendicular to this line and goes through the given point?
y = 3x + 2      (3, -4)

y = 3x - 2
y = -1/3x - 5
y = 3x - 4
y = -1/3x - 3

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Use the equations given to determine if the following lines are parallel, perpendicular, neither or both.
y=4x-2
y-3=-1/4(x-8)

parallel
perpendicular
neither parallel nor perpendicular
both parallel and perpendicular

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following equations has a graph PARALLEL to the line y = 4x + 7 and has an y-intercept of -2?

y=4x2y=4x-2

y=4x+8y=4x+8

y=14x2y=\frac{1}{4}x-2

y=14x2y=-\frac{1}{4}x-2

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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