Question

Write the equation of the line that is parallel to the line 4x − 3y = −12 and passes through the point (−3, 4).

y = x + 8

y = x + 3

y = −x + 8

y = −x + 3


Write the equation of the line that is parallel to the line y = 2x + 2 and passes through the point (5, 3).

y = 2x − 7

y = −x − 2

y = 2x − 2

y = −x − 7

Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line 3x + y = 7 and passes through the point (6, −1).

y = x − 3

y = x + 17

y = −3x − 3

y = −3x + 17

Answer 1

These Also
Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = x + 4 and passes through the point (−6, 3).

y = x − 1

y = x + 3

y = −x − 1

y = −x + 3


Explain, in complete sentences, the relationship between the equations of perpendicular lines.

Answer 2

parallel will have the same slope, and perpendicular will have the negative reciprocal