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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Parallel Lines Equations

Parallel Lines: Lines that run in the __________ direction and never ___________.

Symbol for Parallel Lines:

Observe the three parallel lines and their equations. How are they related?
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How can you tell whether lines are parallel from their equations?
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Which lines are parallel? Explain how you know.

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A) y = 4x + 1 B) y = 3x + 4

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C) y = 8x D) y = 3x +2
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Perpendicular Lines Equation

Perpendicular Lines: Lines that _________________ at right angles.

Symbol for Perpendicular Lines:

Observe the parallel lines and their equations. How are they related?
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What is negative reciprocals?

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How can you tell whether lines are perpendicular from their equations?
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Which lines are perpendicular? Explain how you know.

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A) y =− 3x + 1 B) y = 3x + 4

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C) y = 3x +3 D) y = − 4x + 2