Math Problem Statement

The graph of a line that passes through the points (-2, -1) and (0, 4) is shown. Find the slope of a line parallel to the line in the graph and the slope of a line perpendicular to it.

Solution

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The task requires the slope of a line passing through the points (2,1)(-2, -1) and (0,4)(0, 4). Let's calculate the slope and then answer the two questions:

Formula for slope:

m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} Using the points (2,1)(-2, -1) and (0,4)(0, 4): m=4(1)0(2)=52m = \frac{4 - (-1)}{0 - (-2)} = \frac{5}{2} So, the slope of the line is 52\frac{5}{2}.

Now, answering the questions:

  1. The slope of a line parallel to this line will be the same, which is 52\frac{5}{2}.
  2. The slope of a line perpendicular to this line is the negative reciprocal. So, it will be: m\perpendicular=25m_{\perpendicular} = -\frac{2}{5}

Let me know if you want further details on this process! Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you calculate the equation of the line using the slope and a point?
  2. What does it mean for two lines to be perpendicular?
  3. How do you find the y-intercept of a line if you know its slope and one point?
  4. Can two lines with the same slope ever intersect?
  5. How can you graph a line using just its slope and one point?

Tip: For any line in the form y=mx+by = mx + b, the value mm represents the slope, and bb is the y-intercept.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Slope
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Parallel lines have the same slope.
Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals.

Theorems

Parallel Line Theorem
Perpendicular Line Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10