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 - Exercises - Page 191: 17

Answer

Lines $a$ and $b$ have slopes of $\frac{4}{3}$, so they are parallel. Line $c$ has a slope of $-\frac{3}{4}$, the negative reciprocal of $\frac{4}{3}$, so it is perpendicular to lines $a$ and $b$.

Work Step by Step

Line $a:$ $\Rightarrow 4x-3y=2$. Slope intercept form is $\Rightarrow y=\frac{4}{3}x-\frac{2}{3}$. Slope is $m_a=\frac{4}{3}$ Line $b:$ $\Rightarrow y=\frac{4}{3}x+2$. Slope is $m_b=\frac{4}{3}$ Line $c:$ $\Rightarrow 4y+3x=4$. Slope intercept form is $\Rightarrow y=-\frac{3}{4}x+1$. Slope is $m_c=-\frac{3}{4}$ Lines $a$ and $b$ have slopes of $\frac{4}{3}$, so they are parallel. Line $c$ has a slope of $-\frac{3}{4}$, the negative reciprocal of $\frac{4}{3}$, so it is perpendicular to lines $a$ and $b$.
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