Parallel Lines: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
16 questions
~32 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the concept of parallel lines, exploring properties, proofs, and applications through problem solving and reasoning questions tailored for GCSE Foundation students.
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Parallel Lines: Problem Solving & Reasoning
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Grade GCSE Foundation
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Introduction
Review the key property: Parallel lines are equidistant and have identical direction vectors. Use vector methods to establish parallelism and solve related problems.
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Fluency & Practice
Answer the following questions to practice the fundamentals of parallel lines and their properties.
1.
Given vectors u = (3, 2) and v = (6, 4), determine if the lines with these direction vectors are parallel.
[2 marks]2.
Construct two lines on the grid that are parallel and pass through points A(2, 3) and B(5, 7).
[3 marks]3.
Calculate the angle between two lines with direction vectors (1, 2) and (2, 4).
[3 marks]4.
Show that the lines with direction vectors (4, -2) and (2, -1) are parallel.
[2 marks]C
Targeted Practice
Apply your understanding to more complex problems involving parallel lines.
1.
Lines l and m are parallel. Line l passes through (1, 2) with direction vector (3, 4). Line m passes through (5, 6). Find a possible direction vector for line m.
[3 marks]2.
Prove algebraically that two lines with direction vectors (2, 5) and (4, 10) are parallel.
[4 marks]3.
Given points P(1, 2) and Q(4, 6), calculate the vector PQ and determine whether the line through P and Q is parallel to a line with vector (3, 4).
[3 marks]4.
Construct two parallel lines on the grid passing through points (2, 1) and (4, 3).
[3 marks]D
Real-world Applications
Solve these word problems applying your knowledge of parallel lines.
1.
A railway track runs parallel to a riverbank. If the bank runs through points (3, 2) and (7, 6), find the equation of the line representing the bank, assuming it is parallel to the railway.
[4 marks]2.
A city planner wants to design two parallel roads crossing a river at points A(1, 2) and B(4, 5). Find the direction vector for these roads.
[3 marks]E
Challenge & Extension
Tackle these advanced problems involving proofs and properties of parallel lines.
1.
Prove that if two lines are cut by a transversal and the corresponding angles are equal, then the lines are parallel, using vector methods.
[5 marks]2.
Given a line with vector (2, 3), construct a second line parallel to it that passes through point (5, 1).
[3 marks]F
Mixed Review
Answer a variety of questions on parallel lines to consolidate your understanding.
1.
Find the vector that is parallel to the line passing through (0, 0) and (4, -2).
[2 marks]2.
Explain why lines with direction vectors (1, 2) and (2, 4) are parallel.
[3 marks]G
Error Analysis
Identify and correct the mistake in each statement related to parallel lines.
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Statement: Lines with vectors (3, 6) and (9, 18) are not parallel because their vectors are not identical. Is this correct? Explain.
[2 marks]2.
A student claims that lines with direction vectors (2, -1) and (4, 2) are parallel. Is this correct? Why or why not?
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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