SOLUTION: Determine whether each pair of line is parallel, perpendicular, or neithr 2x-5y=7 an 15y-5=6x
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: Determine whether each pair of line is parallel, perpendicular, or neithr 2x-5y=7 an 15y-5=6x
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Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Strategy:
Put both equation into "point-slope" form to compare slopes:
y = mx + b
where
m is the slope
.
2x-5y=7
-5y=-2x+7
y = (2/5)x - 7/5
and
15y-5=6x
15y=6x+5
y=(6/15)x+5/15
y=(2/5)x+5/15
.
Since both lines have the same slope, the lines are parallel.
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