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How is it determined whether the lines passing through some specified points are parallel perpendicular or neither?
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∙ 8y ago
The straight line equation is y = mx + b. If they do not cross and have the same slope they are parallel; if they cross and the slope (m) of one of them is the negative inverse slope of the other (-1/m) they are perpendicular. Otherwise they are neither
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoIf the gradients (slopes) of the lines are the same or if both lines are vertical, then the lines are parallel.If the product of the two slopes of -1 then the lines are perpendicular. Also, if one of the lines is horizontal (slope = 0) and the other is vertical (slope undefined), then they are perpendicular. In all other cases, the lines are neither parallel nor perpendicular.
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Is a circle parallel or perpendicular?
No, neither.
How can we tell if two lines are parallel perpendicular or neither just from their equations?
If the slope of the equations are the same then they are parallel If the slope of the equations are minus reciprocal then they are perpendicular If the slope of the equations are different then they are neither
Are hexagon sides perpendicular or parallel?
neither, a regular hexagon's sides hit at a 120 degree angle so they are neither parallel nor perpendicular. An irregular hexagon's can, but usually don't. In a regular hexagon (all 6 sides congruent), opposite sides are parallel.
How can you determine whether the two points are neither parallel nor perpedicular?
Points cannot be parallel or perpendicular. So they never are.
The lines given by the equations y equals 2x and y equals 0.5x are?
Neither perpendicular nor parallel
Decide whether the lines given are parallel perpendicular or neither The line through 5 -9 and -8 5 are they parallel perpendicular or neither?
Parallel
Is a circle parallel or perpendicular?
No, neither.
How do you determine if 2 lines are parallel perpendicular or neither?
Two lines are parallel if and only if they have the same slope. Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is -1. If neither of these conditions are met, the lines are nether parallel, or perpendicular.
What lines are neither parallel nor perpendicular?
Diagonal
Can oblique lines be parallel?
No, oblique lines are neither parallel nor perpendicular
Is a rhombus parallel or perpendicular or neither or both?
A rhombus has opposite equal parallel sides
How can we tell if two lines are parallel perpendicular or neither just from their equations?
If the slope of the equations are the same then they are parallel If the slope of the equations are minus reciprocal then they are perpendicular If the slope of the equations are different then they are neither
Is y equals 5x plus 3 parallel or perpindicular?
Neither: because one line, by itself, can be neither parallel or perpendicular. These characteristics are relevant only in the context of another line (or lines). The given line is parallel to some lines and perpendicular to others.
Is 5x 2y9 and 5x 2y2 parallel perpendicular or neither?
If they have the same slope, they are parallel. The slopes are the same, so yes they are parallel.
Are the lines parallel, perpendicular, or neither5x + 2y = 1015x + 4y = -4?
neither
How do you find parallel perpendicular or neither?
parallel is easy. are they the same distance apart at two different benchmarks? if not then they may be perpendicular. perpendicular means they intersect at a 90 degrees. If it is any other angle and they are different distances apart at your two benchmarks then they are neither of the two choices
How do you determine if lines are parallel perpendicular or neither?
In two dimensions: They are parallel if their gradients are the same. They are perpendicular if the product of their gradients is -1. Otherwise they are neither. The nature of the question suggests that you have not yet studied lines in 3 or more dimensions.
