Perpendicular Lines SECTION 2.5
Definition Perpendicular lines are two lines that intersect to form right angles (90o).
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Perpendicular THEOREM Perpendicular lines form adjacent angles.
2x + 10 + x – 7 = 90o 3x + 3 = 90o 3x = 87o x = 29o 2x + 10 x – 7 DRAW THIS FIRST 2x + 10
9x – 18 + 2x = 180o 11x – 18 = 180o 11x = 198o x = 18o DRAW THIS FIRST 9x – 18 2x
Name the theorem or state the definition that justifies the statement below. Definition of ⏊ ⏊ Theorem ⏊ Theorem
Now work! Written Exercises Page 58-59 #3 – 12, 18 – 25
PRACTICE PROBLEMS PAGE 57 Classroom Exercises #2-11 Line Song