College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 270: 43

Answer

They are parallel.

Work Step by Step

m$_1$=$\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ m$_1$=$\frac{0+4}{7-2}$ m$_1$=$\frac{4}{5}$ m$_2$=$\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ m$_2$=$\frac{6-2}{1+4}$ m$_2$=$\frac{4}{5}$ They have the same slope so they are parallel.
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