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Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Answers

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Determine the equation of the line perpendicular to the line y = –8 through the point (–4, –2).

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The line y = –8 is .:horizontal
The line perpendicular to the line y = –8 is .:vertical
The equation of the line perpendicular to the line y = –8 through the point (–4, –2) is .:x = –4
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Determine the equation of the line perpendicular to the line y = –8 through the point (–4, –2).

Answers:
The line y = –8 is .:horizontal
The line perpendicular to the line y = –8 is .:vertical
The equation of the line perpendicular to the line y = –8 through the point (–4, –2) is .:x = –4
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horizontalslanted✔ vertical

A
horizontal
B
slanted
C
✔ vertical
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✔ x = –4y = –4x = –2y = –2

A
✔ x = –4
B
y = –4
C
x = –2
D
y = –2
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Are the lines perpendicular?

A
no, because the slopes of the lines are equal
B
no, because the slopes of the lines are not opposite reciprocals
C
yes, because the slopes of the lines are equal
D
yes, because the slopes of the lines are opposite reciprocals
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Is triangle ABC a right triangle?

A
no, because none of the slopes of the line segments forming the legs are opposite reciprocals
B
no, because none of the slopes of the line segments forming the legs are equal
C
yes, because BC is perpendicular to AC
D
yes, because AB is perpendicular to AC

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