Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem asks to determine if the given lines, represented by sets of points, are parallel to each other or not. To check whether the lines are parallel, we need to compare their slopes. If the slopes of two lines are equal, then the lines are parallel.
The formula to find the slope between two points and is:
Let's go through the points in each case:
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a. Points: A(3,3), B(5,7), C(0,0), D(2,4)
- Slope of AB =
- Slope of CD =
Since the slopes are equal, lines AB and CD are parallel.
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b. Points: A(0,0), B(1,3), C(1,2), D(4,6)
- Slope of AB =
- Slope of CD =
Since the slopes are different, lines AB and CD are not parallel.
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c. Points: A(-1,2), B(4,8), C(2,3), D(14,13)
- Slope of AB =
- Slope of CD = ( \frac{
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Slope of a line
Coordinate geometry
Formulas
Slope of a line formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Theorems
Parallel lines have equal slopes
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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