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 Worksheet

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Slope - Find Perpendicular - Slope Zero Intercept Form to Fraction Slope
1
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
2
What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=4x
a A LaTex expression showing m=-1 over 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
3
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=-3
b A LaTex expression showing m=-1 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing m=3
d A LaTex expression showing m=-3 over 2
4
What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=-5x
a A LaTex expression showing m=1 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing m=5
c A LaTex expression showing m=-5 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing m=-1 over 5
5
What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=3x
a A LaTex expression showing m=-1 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing m=-3
c A LaTex expression showing m=1 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing m=3 over 2
6
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=-1 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing m=4
c A LaTex expression showing m=-4
d A LaTex expression showing m=-4 over 2
7
What slope would be PERPENDICULAR to the slope of this line equation?
A LaTex expression showing y=-2x
a A LaTex expression showing m=2
b A LaTex expression showing m=-2 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing m=1 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing m=-1 over 2
8
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 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing m=-1
c A LaTex expression showing m=1