Finding Parallel and Perpendicular Line Equations

Finding Parallel and Perpendicular Line Equations

Grade Unknown Grade · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can write the equations of both parallel and perpendicular lines given a specific line and a point.

Warm-Up Video

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Equations of parallel and perpendicular lines | Analytic geometry | Geometry | Khan Academy

Practice Questions

5 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Write the equation of a line that is parallel to the line y = 4x - 3 and passes through the point (2, 5). Provide your answer in slope-intercept form. Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the line y = -3x + 2 and passes through the point (1, -1). Provide your answer in slope-intercept form.

Teacher Guide

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