Math Problem Statement
What is the slope of a line parallel to line y = 3x + 2?
Solution
The slope of a line parallel to the line is the same as the slope of the given line. The equation is in slope-intercept form, , where represents the slope. For the line , the slope is .
Thus, the slope of a line parallel to this line is also .
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- What is the slope of a line perpendicular to ?
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Tip: Parallel lines have identical slopes, while perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
Theorems
Parallel Line Theorem: Parallel lines have the same slope
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-10