GED Math : Geometry and Graphs

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Example Questions

Example Question #43 : Parallel And Perpendicular Lines

The line  is graphed on a coordinate plane. Which of the following lines will be parallel to it?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When determining if one line is perpendicular or parallel to another, it's important to observe the slopes of the lines. Lines are parallel if they share the same slope. They must have the same "m" value. This can be easily assessed as long as the lines are in  form. Lines will be perpendicular if the product of the two slopes equals . This means that the m values will be the negative inverse of each other when comparing two line equations. 

For this problem, the first step is to rewrite the graphed equation so it is in  form. Just keep in mind that what you do to one side, you must do to the other. 

Now we know that the slope of the graphed equation is . This means that for another line to be parallel, the second line must also have a slope of 

The only provided option is . The y-intercept does not matter.

Example Question #44 : Parallel And Perpendicular Lines

The line  is graphed on a coordinate plane. Which of the following lines will be perpendicular to it?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When determining if one line is perpendicular or parallel to another, it's important to observe the slopes of the lines. Lines are parallel if they share the same slope. They must have the same "m" value. This can be easily assessed as long as the lines are in  form. Lines will be perpendicular if the product of the two slopes equals . This means that the m values will be the negative inverse of each other when comparing two line equations. 

For this problem, the first step is to rewrite the graphed equation so it is in  form. Just keep in mind that what you do to one side, you must do to the other. 

Now we know that the slope of the graphed equation is . This means that for another line to be perpendicular, the second line must have a slope of 

The only provided option is . The y-intercept does not matter.

Example Question #45 : Parallel And Perpendicular Lines

Which of the following is parallel to the line ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When determining if one line is perpendicular or parallel to another, it's important to observe the slopes of the lines. Lines are parallel if they share the same slope. They must have the same "m" value. This can be easily assessed as long as the lines are in  form. Lines will be perpendicular if the product of the two slopes equals . This means that the m values will be the negative inverse of each other when comparing two line equations. 

For this problem, the first step is to rewrite the graphed equation so it is in  form. Just keep in mind that what you do to one side, you must do to the other. 

Now we know that the slope of the graphed equation is . This means that for another line to be parallel, the second line must  have the same slope.

The only provided option is . The y-intercept does not matter.

Example Question #811 : Geometry And Graphs

Find the midpoint of the line segment that connects the following points:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the midpoint formula:

Example Question #812 : Geometry And Graphs

You are given  and  is the midpoint of  is the midpoint of . What are the coordinates of  ? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Repeated application of the midpoint formula  yields the following:

Since  is the midpoint of , substitute the coordinates of  for  and , set equal to the coordinates of , and solve as follows:

 

 

 is the point .

 

We can find the coordinates of  similarly using those of  and :

 

 

 is the point 

 

Example Question #3 : Midpoint Formula

You are given points  and .  is the midpoint of  is the midpoint of , and  is the midpoint of . Give the coordinates of .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Repeated application of the midpoint formula, , yields the following:

 is the point  and  is the point  is the midpoint of , so  has coordinates

, or .

  is the midpoint of , so  has coordinates

, or .

 is the midpoint of , so  has coordinates

, or .

Example Question #3 : Midpoint Formula

What is the midpoint between  and ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the formula to find the midpoint.

Substitute the points into the equation.

The midpoint is located at:  

The answer is:  

Example Question #4 : Midpoint Formula

Find the midpoint of  and .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the formula for the midpoint.

Substitute the points.

The answer is:  

Example Question #3 : Midpoint Formula

What is the midpoint between  and ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall that the general formula for the midpoint between two points is:

Think of this like being the "average" of your two points.

Based on your data, you know that your midpoint could be calculated as follows:

This is the same as:

Example Question #3 : Midpoint Formula

What is the midpoint between the points  and ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall that the general formula for the midpoint between two points is:

Think of this like being the "average" of your two points.

Based on your data, you know that your midpoint could be calculated as follows:

This is the same as:

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