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What does “Perpendicular and parallel lines” actually mean in Straight Lines, and why does it matter for JEE?

parallel lines have equal slopes; perpendicular lines have slopes whose product is −1.

In simple words: parallel lines have equal slopes; perpendicular lines have slopes whose product is −1. Getting Perpendicular and parallel lines clear matters because JEE questions on Straight Lines usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Perpendicular and parallel lines

Common mistake

thinking perpendicular lines have equal slopes.

Memory tip

parallel → equal slopes; perpendicular → m₁·m₂ = −1.

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