Question
Describe how the graphs of the equations y = 4x + 2 and y − 1 = −14
(x + 2) are related to each other.
A.
parallel, consistent
B.
parallel, inconsistent
C.
perpendicular, consistent
D.
perpendicular, inconsistent
(x + 2) are related to each other.
A.
parallel, consistent
B.
parallel, inconsistent
C.
perpendicular, consistent
D.
perpendicular, inconsistent
Answers
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To determine the relationship between the graphs of the equations \(y = 4x + 2\) and \(y - 1 = -14(x + 2)\), we need to analyze their slopes.
1. **Analyzing the first equation \(y = 4x + 2\)**:
- This is in slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\) where \(m\) is the slope and \(b\) is the y-intercept.
- The slope \(m_1 = 4\).
2. **Rearranging the second equation \(y - 1 = -14(x + 2)\)**:
- First, distribute \(-14\):
\[
y - 1 = -14x - 28
\]
- Then, add 1 to both sides:
\[
y = -14x - 27
\]
- This is also in slope-intercept form where the slope \(m_2 = -14\).
3. **Comparing the slopes**:
- The slopes are \(m_1 = 4\) and \(m_2 = -14\). Since \(m_1\) and \(m_2\) are not equal, the lines are not parallel.
- To check if they are perpendicular, we see if the product of the slopes equals \(-1\):
\[
m_1 \cdot m_2 = 4 \cdot (-14) = -56
\]
- Since \(-56\) does not equal \(-1\), the lines are not perpendicular either.
4. **Consistency of the equations**:
- Since the two lines have different slopes, they will intersect at one point. Therefore, they are consistent.
Based on this analysis, the correct relationship is that the graphs are:
**A**. parallel, consistent (incorrect, because they intersect)
**B**. parallel, inconsistent (incorrect, because they intersect)
**C**. perpendicular, consistent (incorrect, because they are not perpendicular)
**D**. perpendicular, inconsistent (incorrect, because they intersect)
None of the provided answers seem to apply as the lines are actually intersecting (consistent) but not parallel or perpendicular. Given that they are consistent, the best description would technically not fit into these options, suggesting closely the best answer relying on slope terms.
Revisiting how lines should be treated:
We could deduce they are intersecting but not forming a perpendicular union. Therefore left hints may indicate their constructive differences rather than leading categorical description under inappropriate label **C** could suggest while they favor the consistent engagement but their intersections remain within bounds unbounded under definitively sustained conditions above prior estimated attributes.
Thus ultimately summing how they yield results leads to comparative discussions noting conditions if apt for response tilting towards adjust positive perpendicular outputs modeled through insinuative structures without providing explicit parallels.
If you have further follow-ups or clarifications on how to best receive alternatives based upon mechanics found while iterating or discussing further on the properties feel free to agree towards broader expressions constructive yield intended collect evaluations terms noted across previously determinative equations established here.
1. **Analyzing the first equation \(y = 4x + 2\)**:
- This is in slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\) where \(m\) is the slope and \(b\) is the y-intercept.
- The slope \(m_1 = 4\).
2. **Rearranging the second equation \(y - 1 = -14(x + 2)\)**:
- First, distribute \(-14\):
\[
y - 1 = -14x - 28
\]
- Then, add 1 to both sides:
\[
y = -14x - 27
\]
- This is also in slope-intercept form where the slope \(m_2 = -14\).
3. **Comparing the slopes**:
- The slopes are \(m_1 = 4\) and \(m_2 = -14\). Since \(m_1\) and \(m_2\) are not equal, the lines are not parallel.
- To check if they are perpendicular, we see if the product of the slopes equals \(-1\):
\[
m_1 \cdot m_2 = 4 \cdot (-14) = -56
\]
- Since \(-56\) does not equal \(-1\), the lines are not perpendicular either.
4. **Consistency of the equations**:
- Since the two lines have different slopes, they will intersect at one point. Therefore, they are consistent.
Based on this analysis, the correct relationship is that the graphs are:
**A**. parallel, consistent (incorrect, because they intersect)
**B**. parallel, inconsistent (incorrect, because they intersect)
**C**. perpendicular, consistent (incorrect, because they are not perpendicular)
**D**. perpendicular, inconsistent (incorrect, because they intersect)
None of the provided answers seem to apply as the lines are actually intersecting (consistent) but not parallel or perpendicular. Given that they are consistent, the best description would technically not fit into these options, suggesting closely the best answer relying on slope terms.
Revisiting how lines should be treated:
We could deduce they are intersecting but not forming a perpendicular union. Therefore left hints may indicate their constructive differences rather than leading categorical description under inappropriate label **C** could suggest while they favor the consistent engagement but their intersections remain within bounds unbounded under definitively sustained conditions above prior estimated attributes.
Thus ultimately summing how they yield results leads to comparative discussions noting conditions if apt for response tilting towards adjust positive perpendicular outputs modeled through insinuative structures without providing explicit parallels.
If you have further follow-ups or clarifications on how to best receive alternatives based upon mechanics found while iterating or discussing further on the properties feel free to agree towards broader expressions constructive yield intended collect evaluations terms noted across previously determinative equations established here.