Exploring Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

What is the key factor to consider when writing equations of parallel and perpendicular lines?

• Constant term

• Y-intercept

• Slope

• X-intercept

What should be the slope of a line parallel to another line with a slope of 3?

• -1/3

• 1/3

• -3

• 3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of the following slopes would make a line perpendicular to a line with a slope of 2?

• 1/2

• -2

• -1/2

• 2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

If a line has a slope of 4, what is the slope of a line parallel to it?

• 4

• -4

• -1/4

• 1/4

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the equation of a line parallel to y = 2x + 3 that passes through the point (1, 7)?

• y = 2x + 6

• y = 2x + 5

• y = 2x + 8

• y = 2x + 7

If a line has a slope of 3/4, what is the slope of a line parallel to it?

• 4/3

• -3/4

• 3/4

• -4/3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the equation of a line parallel to y = 3/4x - 2 that passes through the point (8, 2)?

• y = 3/4x - 2

• y = 3/4x - 4

• y = 3/4x - 3

• y = 3/4x - 1

Given a line with a slope of -3, what is the slope of a line perpendicular to it?

• -1/3

• 3

• 1/3

• -3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

What is the equation of a line perpendicular to y = -1/2x + 4 that passes through the point (4, 0)?

• y = -2x + 2

• y = 2x - 2

• y = 2x + 2

• y = -2x - 2

What is the slope of a line perpendicular to a line with a slope of 1/3?

• -1/3

• 1/3

• -3

• 3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6