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04 What Is The Equation-2

The document provides steps to write the equation of a line given two points, or given a point and the condition that the line is perpendicular to another line. It explains that perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite reciprocals, while parallel lines have the same slope. Several examples are worked through.

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04 What Is The Equation-2

The document provides steps to write the equation of a line given two points, or given a point and the condition that the line is perpendicular to another line. It explains that perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite reciprocals, while parallel lines have the same slope. Several examples are worked through.

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What is the Equation?

1. Write the equation for the line that passes through (-5, -4) and (3, 12).

Step 1. Label the ordered pairs. (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)
y2 − y1 ( )−( )
Calculate the slope. 𝒎= =( )−(
=
x2 − x1 )

Step 2. Now, you know 𝑚 = ________.


Choose one of the ordered pairs (either one will work) … ( ____ 𝑥 , ____ 𝑦 )
You need a SLOPE “
and a POINT to write 𝑦 = (____)(____)
Insert the 𝑚, 𝑥, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 in the slope intercept equation, ____ 𝑚 𝑥 +𝒃
an equation!
Solve for b.

Step 3. Now, use the y-intercept (“b”) and the slope (“m”) and write the equation.
𝑚 + ____
𝑦 = (____)𝑥 𝑏

2. Write the equation for the line on the graph. (Hint: Start by reading 2 points off the graph and then
do the same steps as in Problem #1)

3. Write the equation of the line that goes through the point (6, 5) and is perpendicular to
the line 𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟖 .

Parallel lines have the same slopes. Perpendicular lines have opposite and reciprocal slopes.

What is the slope of 𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟖? _____ (Hint: You can write the slope as a fraction by putting it over “1”.)
𝒎 = _____

Since your line is perpendicular to 𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟖, your slope has the opposite sign and reciprocal (flip the
fraction) slope. 𝒎𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 = _____

Use your slope and the given point to solve for “b” and write the equation.
(See steps 2 and 3 of Problem #1)
Parallel lines have the same slopes. Perpendicular lines have opposite and reciprocal slopes.
Don’t take my word for it. Prove it to yourself.

1
Graph the lines 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 2 and 𝑦 = − 3 𝑥 + 4 . Graph the lines 𝑦 = −4𝑥 + 1 and 𝑦 = −4𝑥 − 3 .
What are the slopes of the lines? ______ and ______ What are the slopes of the lines? ______ and ______

Are the lines perpendicular (90° apart)? ______ Are the lines parallel (they will never intersect)?______
Use a protractor to verify the angle.

What is the slope of the given line? What is the slope of the given line?
What is the slope of a perpendicular line? What is the slope of a parallel line?
Draw a perpendicular line that has a y-intercept of −5. Draw a parallel line that has a y-intercept of −4.
Write the equations of both lines. Write the equations of both lines.
Equations of Lines Worksheet

1) Find the equation of the line passing through and . Write the answer in
slope-intercept form.

2) Find the equation of the line passing through and . Write the answer in
slope-intercept form.

3) Find the equation of the line passing through and . Write the answer in
slope-intercept form.

4) Find the equation of the line passing through and .


5) Consider the line

a) Find the x-intercept b) Find the y-intercept

c) Find the slope d) Sketch the graph

6) Find the equation of the vertical line passing through .

7) Find the equation of the horizontal line passing through .

8) Find the equation of the line parallel to passing through .


9) Find the equation of the line perpendicular to passing through .

10) Find the equation of the line parallel to passing through .

11) Find the equation of the line perpendicular to passing through .

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