Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 4 - Writing Linear Functions - 4.3 - Writing Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines - Monitoring Progress - Page 189: 3

Answer

Lines $b$ and $c$ have slopes of $3$, so they are parallel. Line $a$ has a slope of $-\frac{1}{3}$, the negative reciprocal of $3$, so it is perpendicular to lines $b$ and $c$.

Work Step by Step

Line $a:$ $\Rightarrow 2x+6y=-3$. Slope intercept form is $\Rightarrow y=-\frac{1}{3}x-\frac{1}{2}$. Slope is $m_a=-\frac{1}{3}$ Line $b:$ $\Rightarrow y=3x-8$. Slope is $m_b=3$ Line $c:$ $\Rightarrow -6y+18x=9$. Slope intercept form is $\Rightarrow y=3x-\frac{3}{2}$. Slope is $m_c=3$ Lines $b$ and $c$ have slopes of $3$, so they are parallel. Line $a$ has a slope of $-\frac{1}{3}$, the negative reciprocal of $3$, so it is perpendicular to lines $b$ and $c$.
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