Writing Equations for Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
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Objective
I can identify and write equations for both parallel and perpendicular lines based on their slopes.
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Practice
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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 5?
If two lines are parallel, what can you say about their slopes? Explain your answer.
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Exit ticket
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“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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