Algebra 1 - Equations for Parallel Lines

This post explains and give practice opportunities related to TEKS A.2E:

write the equation of a line that contains a given point and is parallel to a given line;

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Instruction

Lines that are parallel have identical slopes. Students learn to graph a parallel line given a point and the equation for the other line.

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STAAR Practice

Between 2016 and 2023 (including redesign practice), this supporting standard has been tested 4 times on the STAAR test. Videos explaining the problems can be found below. If you'd rather take a quiz over these questions, click here. The videos below are linked to the questions in the quiz as answer explanations after the quiz is submitted.

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