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On a graph, parallel equations will run forever and never touch, whereas, perpendicular equations will make a right angle with each other.
In an equation, parallel lines will have the same slope (the mx part of the equation).
Ex:
y = (1/3)x + 2
y = (1/3)x + 4
Perpendicular equations have negative reciprocal slopes of each other.
Ex:
y = (3/5)x + 6
y = -(5/3)x + 4
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Why is it important to know the difference between parallel vs perpendicular?
perpendicular cross parallel do not
What is the difference between parallel and perpendicular planes?
Parallel lines never intersect and remain equal distance from each other but perpendicular lines intersect at right angles
What is the difference between a perpendicular and parallel line?
A perpendicular line is a line that creates two 90 degree angles at the line, segment, etc. that it intersects. Parallel lines are two lines that never intersect. Perpendicular lines cross at right angles (+) Parallel lines will never meet, no matter how far they are extended (=)
How do parallel and perpendicular slopes compare or their y intercept?
There is no relationship between the slopes of parallel or perpendicular lines and their y-intercepts.
Does perpendicular lines have a constant distance between them?
No but parallel lines have a constant distance between them
