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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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The line y = –8 is [___].

A
horizontal
B
slanted
C
vertical
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Are the lines perpendicular?no, because the slopes of the lines are equalno, because the slopes of the lines are not opposite reciprocalsyes, because the slopes of the lines are equalyes, because the slopes of the lines are opposite reciprocals

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?no, because none of the slopes of the line segments forming the legs are opposite reciprocalsno, because none of the slopes of the line segments forming the legs are equalyes, because BC is perpendicular to ACyes, because AB is perpendicular to AC

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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A quadrilateral has vertices E(–4, 2), F(4, 7), G(8, 1), and H(0, –4). Which statements are true? Check all that apply.The slope of EH is .The slopes of EF and GH are both .FG is perpendicular to GH.Quadrilateral EFGH is a parallelogram because both pairs of opposite sides are parallel.Quadrilateral EFGH is a rectangle because all angles are right angles.

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A
The slope of EH is .
B
The slopes of EF and GH are both .
C
FG is perpendicular to GH.
D
Quadrilateral EFGH is a parallelogram because both pairs of opposite sides are parallel.
E
Quadrilateral EFGH is a rectangle because all angles are right angles.
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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
The lines are perpendicular.
B
Perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slopes.
C
Opposite reciprocals have a product of –1.
D
The given line has a slope of 3, and the second line has a slope of –1/3.

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