Writing Equations for Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can identify and write equations for both parallel and perpendicular lines based on their slopes.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Writing equations of perpendicular lines | Mathematics I | High School Math | Khan Academy

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Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write the equation of a line that is parallel to y = -⅗x + 2 and passes through the point (4, 1). Show all work. Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to y = 3x - 4 and passes through the point (2, 5). Show all work.

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