SOLUTION: Prove that pq and rs are parallel line if p(1,5) q(4,2) r(1,9) s(7,3)

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Question 1073988: Prove that pq and rs are parallel line if p(1,5) q(4,2) r(1,9) s(7,3)
Answer by ikleyn(52910)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The vector pq (from p to q) is (4-1,2-5) = (3,-3).

The vector rs (from r to s) is (7-1,3-9) = (6,-6).

Hence, the vectors pq and rs are parallel (they have proportional components).

Therefore, the straight lines pq and rs are parallel.



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