Math Problem Statement

Are the lines y= 2/3x+3 and 3x+2y=6 parallel, perpendicular or neither?

Solution

To determine if the lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither, we need to compare their slopes. Here's the process:

  1. Equation of the first line:
    The first line is given as y=23x+3y = \frac{2}{3}x + 3.
    This equation is already in slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope.
    So, the slope of the first line is m1=23m_1 = \frac{2}{3}.

  2. Equation of the second line:
    The second line is given as 3x+2y=63x + 2y = 6.
    To find the slope, we first need to rearrange this into slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b.

    Start by solving for yy: 3x+2y=63x + 2y = 6 Subtract 3x3x from both sides: 2y=3x+62y = -3x + 6 Now, divide everything by 2: y=32x+3y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 3 So, the slope of the second line is m2=32m_2 = -\frac{3}{2}.

Comparison of Slopes:

  • The slopes of the two lines are:
    • m1=23m_1 = \frac{2}{3}
    • m2=32m_2 = -\frac{3}{2}
  1. Parallel:
    Lines are parallel if their slopes are equal. Since 2332\frac{2}{3} \neq -\frac{3}{2}, the lines are not parallel.

  2. Perpendicular:
    Lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is 1-1. Let's check: m1×m2=23×32=1m_1 \times m_2 = \frac{2}{3} \times -\frac{3}{2} = -1 Since the product is 1-1, the lines are perpendicular.

Conclusion:

The lines are perpendicular.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How can we determine if two lines are parallel in general?
  2. What does the slope represent in a line equation?
  3. How would the lines look graphically if they were parallel?
  4. Can two vertical lines be perpendicular?
  5. How do we find the equation of a line given a point and a slope?

Tip: To identify perpendicular lines, always check if the product of their slopes equals 1-1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slopes of Lines

Formulas

Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
Slope comparison for parallel and perpendicular lines

Theorems

Parallel Lines Theorem
Perpendicular Lines Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10