SOLUTION: I need help finding the distance between each parallel lines with the given equations
y = 1/4x +2
4y - x = -60
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Question 1054594: I need help finding the distance between each parallel lines with the given equations
y = 1/4x +2
4y - x = -60
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need help finding the distance between each parallel lines with the given equations
y = 1/4x +2
4y - x = -60
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Find a point on one line, then use the point to line distance formula.
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y = x/4 + 2 --> the point (0,2)
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x - 4y - 60 = 0
d = |Ax + By + C|/sqrt(A^2 + B^2)
d = |0 + 2*(-4) - 60|/sqrt(A^2 + B^2) = 68/sqrt(17)
d = 4sqrt(17)
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