Negative Reciprocal: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 7
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on understanding and applying the concept of Negative Reciprocal to identify perpendicular lines, including common misconceptions and error analysis.

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Negative Reciprocal: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Grade 7
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Find the negative reciprocal of the slope 3/4.
[1 mark]
2.
Calculate the negative reciprocal of the slope -2.
[1 mark]
3.
Determine the negative reciprocal of 0 (horizontal line slope).
[1 mark]
4.
Write the negative reciprocal of y = -1/2.
[1 mark]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions. Show your working clearly.
1.
A line has a slope of 5/2. Write the slope of a line perpendicular to it using negative reciprocal. Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]
2.
Construct a line on the grid with a slope of -3/4. Then, construct a line perpendicular to it. Describe the slopes of both lines and their relationship.
[4 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer all questions. Use the grid for drawing if necessary.
1.
A road runs with a slope of 1/3. Find the slope of a street that intersects it perpendicularly. Draw both roads on the grid showing their slopes.
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Answer all questions. These are more difficult problems to deepen understanding.
1.
Given the line y = 2x + 1, construct a perpendicular line passing through the point (4, 5). Find its equation and slope.
[3 marks]
2.
A student incorrectly states that the negative reciprocal of 7 is -7. Identify and correct this misconception.
[2 marks]
E

Mixed Review

Answer all questions. These cover various aspects of negative reciprocal concepts.
1.
If a line has a slope of -5/8, what is the slope of a line perpendicular to it?
[1 mark]
2.
Construct a line with a slope of 0.5 and draw a perpendicular line on the grid. What is the slope of the perpendicular?
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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