This math topic focuses on identifying slopes that are perpendicular to given line equations. The problems entail analyzing various line equations expressed graphically or in slope-intercept form and determining which of the multiple-choice slope options would result in a line perpendicular to the given equation. Different question sets challenge learners to apply their understanding of the relationship between slopes of perpendicular lines, which involves the concept of negative reciprocals.

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Slope - Find Perpendicular - Slope Zero Intercept Form to Fraction Slope

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What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?

y=2xy=2x

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Slope - Find Perpendicular - Slope Zero Intercept Form to Fraction Slope Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Slope - Find Perpendicular - Slope Zero Intercept Form to Fraction Slope (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Slopes and Perpendiculars - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/line_equations_and_perpendiculars_intro/
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What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=-1 over 4 x
a A LaTex expression showing m=-4
b A LaTex expression showing m=1 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing m=4 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing m=4
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What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=3x
a A LaTex expression showing m=-3
b A LaTex expression showing m=3 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing m=-1 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing m=1 over 3
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What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=1 over 4 x
a A LaTex expression showing m=-4
b A LaTex expression showing m=4
c A LaTex expression showing m=-1 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing m=-4 over 2
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What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=-1x
a A LaTex expression showing m=1
b A LaTex expression showing m=1 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing m=-1
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What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=-5x
a A LaTex expression showing m=-5 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing m=-1 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing m=5
d A LaTex expression showing m=1 over 5
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What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=1 over 2 x
a A LaTex expression showing m=-2 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing m=-1 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing m=2
d A LaTex expression showing m=-2
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What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=-1 over 3 x
a A LaTex expression showing m=1 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing m=3 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing m=-3
d A LaTex expression showing m=3