Math Problem Statement
Theequationoflinebis y
–9 2 x
- 9 . Line cisparalleltoline b . What istheslopeofline c ?
Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.
Solution
To determine the slope of line , let's start by examining the given information.
The equation of line is:
In this equation, the slope is the coefficient of . Thus, the slope of line is:
Since line is parallel to line , it must have the same slope. Therefore, the slope of line is also:
Answer: The slope of line is .
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- What is the slope of a line perpendicular to line ?
- If line passes through the point , what is its equation?
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- Can two lines with different y-intercepts still be parallel?
- How does the slope-intercept form help identify parallel lines?
Tip:
Parallel lines always have the same slope, so if two lines are parallel, their slopes will be equal.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slopes of Parallel Lines
Formulas
Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
Theorems
Parallel Lines Theorem (Parallel lines have equal slopes)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10