Curated OER
The Closer I Get To You
Pupils explore the law of reflection. Through experimentation and problem solving, they collect and analyze data pertaining to reflection. The data is plotted on a graph and formulas for calculating the x and y values are evaluated.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Equations of Perpendicular Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers determining if two lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither and finding the equation of perpendicular lines to a given line.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Equations of Perpendicular Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to recognize and write equations of perpendicular lines.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Equations of Perpendicular Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to recognize and write equations of perpendicular lines.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrates parallel and perpendicular lines.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
This site displays formulas and examples, pertaining to slope, for parallel and perpendicular lines.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Perpendicular Lines
This CoolMath Resource will help students determine if lines are perpendicular by finding the slope, using the point-slope formula, and graphing.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Comparing Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use their slopes to determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Comparing Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Use their slopes to determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Lines and Slope: Chameleon Graphing
Join Joan the chameleon in an exploration of lines and slope. You'll be drawing lines, calculating slope, using equations and more!
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Lines
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that discuss graphing lines and introduces the concept of slope, the standard form of the line, the point-slope form, slope-intercept form, and parallel and perpendicular lines.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Quiz on Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Learners demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on linear equations. Topics include writing equations of parallel and perpendicular lines.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Slope of a Straight Line
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many topics surrounding the slope of a line, including slope of horizontal, vertical, parallel, and perpendicular lines in addition to the formula and concept of slope. There are...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Lines in the Coordinate Plane Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review lines in the coordinate plane. Examples are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to determine the equation of a line. Examples are included.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
Find a quick, concise explanation of what perpendicular lines are. An example is given and clearly explained. Also, parallel lines are explained.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Given a line, learn how to find the equations for lines that are perpendicular and parallel to it. This tutorial offers several example graphs and problems as well as practice problems for you to work through when you're ready.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Slope
A tutorial on slope with many step-by-step examples. The tutorial clarifies what slope is, how to find slope between two points on a graph, and how slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines are related.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Families of Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the equation of a line that is parallel or perpendicular to a given line.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina Wilmington: Lines in a Plane
This site from the University of North Caroline at Wilmington provides great information on the lines in a plane. The information that is given is in-depth and complete, touching on the slope of a line, equations of lines, and linear...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart defines and gives opportunities to work with parallel and perpendicular lines. Prentice-Hall, bsee, Parallel, Perpendicular, 5.8, Algebra.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Relations and Functions
Hotmath provides 25 practice problems dealing with relations, functions, and their graphs. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their Algebraic problem.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Graphing Equations on the Cartesian Plane: Slope
The lesson teaches students about an important characteristic of lines: their slopes. Slope can be determined either in graphical or algebraic form. Slope can also be described as positive, negative, zero or undefined. Students get an...