Understanding Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

This video tutorial introduces parallel and perpendicular lines, explaining their definitions and conditions. It covers how to determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular using their equations. Parallel lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts, while perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals. The video includes examples and problem-solving exercises to reinforce these concepts.

What is the main characteristic of parallel lines?

• They form a right angle.

• They intersect at one point.

• They have different slopes.

• They never intersect.

For two lines to be parallel, what must be true about their slopes?

• One slope must be zero.

• The slopes must be equal.

• The slopes must be different.

• The slopes must be negative reciprocals.

What happens if two lines have the same slope and the same y-intercept?

• They form a right angle.

• They are parallel.

• They are perpendicular.

• They are the same line.

If a line has a slope of -1/2, what is the slope of a line parallel to it?

• 1/2

• -2

• -1/2

• 2

What is the condition for two lines to be perpendicular?

• Their slopes must be equal.

• Their y-intercepts must be the same.

• Their slopes must be zero.

• Their slopes must be negative reciprocals.

Which of the following is true for perpendicular lines?

• They never intersect.

• Their y-intercepts are equal.

• Their slopes are negative reciprocals.

• Their slopes are equal.

What is the result when you multiply the slopes of two perpendicular lines?

• 2

• -1

• 1

• 0

If the slope of one line is 2/3, what is the slope of a line perpendicular to it?

• -3/2

• 3/2

• -2/3

• 2/3

How can you verify graphically if two lines are parallel?

• Check if they intersect at the origin.

• Check if they have different slopes.

• Check if they have the same slope and different y-intercepts.

• Check if they intersect at a right angle.

How can you adjust a graphing calculator to accurately display perpendicular lines?

• Zoom out completely.

• Use a wider window.

• Square the window.

• Use a taller window.