Math Problem Statement
Solution
In the provided image, the equation of the line is given as:
This is in the slope-intercept form , where is the slope, and is the y-intercept. From the equation , we can see that the slope () is .
Now, let’s address the questions:
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What is the slope of a line parallel to this line?
The slope of a parallel line is always the same as the slope of the given line. So, the slope of a parallel line is:
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What is the slope of a line perpendicular to this line?
The slope of a line perpendicular to another line is the negative reciprocal of the original slope. The reciprocal of is , and the negative reciprocal is:
In the image, it appears there was an error in calculating the slope of the perpendicular line, as it is listed as "4." The correct answer should be .
Would you like further details or clarification?
Here are five related questions:
- How do you find the equation of a line perpendicular to a given line?
- What happens to the y-intercept when two lines are parallel?
- How do you graph a line given its slope and y-intercept?
- Can two lines with the same slope ever intersect?
- How do you find the point of intersection between two perpendicular lines?
Tip: Always remember that parallel lines have equal slopes, while perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Slopes
Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
Formulas
Slope of a line: y = mx + b
Slope of perpendicular line: -1/m
Theorems
Lines are parallel if they have the same slope
Lines are perpendicular if their slopes are negative reciprocals
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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