Writing Equations for Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify and write equations for both parallel and perpendicular lines based on their slopes.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 5?
2. If two lines are parallel, what can you say about their slopes? Explain your answer.
3. Write the equation of a line that is parallel to y = 4x - 2 and passes through the point (2, 3).
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