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Provide the definitions of parallel and perpendicular lines, as well as the relationships between their slopes. Two examples explain the process of finding the equation of either a perpendicular or parallel line to another line through a given point. The graphed lines help visually demonstrate their relationship to each other.
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Instructional Ideas
- Give class members several pairs of lines and have them determine whether the pairs are parallel, perpendicular, or neither
- Provide the graph of line that makes one side of a rectangle and have pupils determine the equations for the other three sides
Classroom Considerations
- The resource does not cover the proof portion of the standard, but it does address use of the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Explanations use color coding to help highlight where values are substituted
- Examples go through each step in converting from point-slope form to slope-intercept form
Cons
- None