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Unit 04 · Lesson 02 · Parallel Lines, Slopes & Coordinate Proof

Proving Lines Parallel from Angle Relationships · Teacher Key

Combine angle relationships, slope, distance, midpoint, and equations of lines to prove geometric properties analytically.

Open-AgePrintableFoundation · Core · ExtendedMastery target 80%

Learning intention

Use accurate diagrams, definitions, measurements, and reasoning to combine angle relationships, slope, distance, midpoint, and equations of lines to prove geometric properties analytically.

Success evidence

  • Label the figure and units before calculating.
  • Select and justify the governing definition, theorem, relationship, or construction.
  • Show enough work that another learner can audit the conclusion.
  • Check the result against the diagram, scale, and stated constraints.

Visual model

Coordinate geometry diagram A clear labeled diagram supporting coordinate reasoning.

Combine angle relationships, slope, distance, midpoint, and equations of lines to prove geometric properties analytically.

m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}d=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}m_1m_2=-1

Worked reasoning

Process: Compute only the measurements needed for the claim, compare them with a definition, and write a conclusion tied to the coordinates.

  1. Read the figure and rewrite all given information with correct notation.
  2. Identify the exact relationship that connects the known and unknown quantities.
  3. Substitute, construct, or prove one justified step at a time.
  4. State the result with units and a sentence explaining what it means.

Misconception check: Perpendicular slopes are negative reciprocals only when both slopes are defined; vertical and horizontal lines must be treated separately.

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Proving Lines Parallel from Angle Relationships

Find, construct, prove, or explain each result. Show reasoning and label units.

U04 · L02
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1

Find the slope through A(-2,-4) and B(7,8).

Coordinate geometry diagram A clear labeled diagram supporting coordinate reasoning.
Answer: 1.33
Reasoning: m=(8−(-4))/(7−(-2))=1.33.
2

Find the midpoint of A(-2,-4) and B(7,8).

Coordinate geometry diagram A clear labeled diagram supporting coordinate reasoning.
Answer: (2.5,2)
Reasoning: Average corresponding coordinates.
3

If one nonvertical line has slope 3/4, what is the slope of a perpendicular line?

Coordinate geometry diagram A clear labeled diagram supporting coordinate reasoning.
Answer: −4/3
Reasoning: Perpendicular nonvertical slopes are negative reciprocals.
4

What angle relationship is formed by alternate interior angles when lines are parallel?

Coordinate geometry diagram A clear labeled diagram supporting coordinate reasoning.
Answer: They are congruent
Reasoning: This follows from the parallel-lines theorem.
5

What must be shown with slopes to prove a quadrilateral is a parallelogram?

Coordinate geometry diagram A clear labeled diagram supporting coordinate reasoning.
Answer: Both pairs of opposite sides have equal slopes
Reasoning: Equal slopes establish parallel opposite sides.
6

Write an equation of the horizontal line through (4,−3).

Coordinate geometry diagram A clear labeled diagram supporting coordinate reasoning.
Answer: y=−3
Reasoning: All points on a horizontal line share one y-coordinate.