Line Segment (Graph) - Find Perpendicular Slope (Value)

Level 1

This math topic focuses on finding the slope of a line perpendicular to a given segment AB. It involves applying knowledge of segments, mid-points, and perpendicular bisectors, which are fundamental concepts in geometry. The problems specifically task learners with identifying the slope of a line that would be perpendicular to another line segment displayed graphically. This skill is crucial in geometry, particularly in constructing bisectors, understanding orthogonal lines, and solving geometric problems involving angles and intersections. Each question provides multiple options for the slope values, practicing the calculation and understanding of negative reciprocals of slopes in the context of perpendicular lines.

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Line Segment (Graph) - Find Perpendicular Slope (Value) Worksheet

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Line Segment (Graph) - Find Perpendicular Slope (Value)
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the slope of the PERPENDICULAR to segment AB
a A LaTex expression showing 2
b A LaTex expression showing -1 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing -1 over 2
2
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the slope of the PERPENDICULAR to segment AB
a A LaTex expression showing 11 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing -1
c A LaTex expression showing 9 over 11
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 4 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 1
3
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the slope of the PERPENDICULAR to segment AB
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing -1 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 3
d A LaTex expression showing -1 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 9
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the slope of the PERPENDICULAR to segment AB
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 7 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 1
e A LaTex expression showing 8 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing -1
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the slope of the PERPENDICULAR to segment AB
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 1
c A LaTex expression showing 5
d A LaTex expression showing 5 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 9 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 8 over 5
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the slope of the PERPENDICULAR to segment AB
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing -1 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing -2
d A LaTex expression showing -1
e A LaTex expression showing -1 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the slope of the PERPENDICULAR to segment AB
a A LaTex expression showing -5 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing -2 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing -5 over 7
d A LaTex expression showing -8 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 1
f A LaTex expression showing -1
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the slope of the PERPENDICULAR to segment AB
a A LaTex expression showing -1 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing -2 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing -7 over 8
f A LaTex expression showing -2