SOLUTION: 4. The line represents an estimate of the average cost of gasoline each year. The line estimates the price of gasoline in January of each year (�Consumer price in

Question 548351: 4. The line

represents an estimate of the average cost of gasoline each year. The line

estimates the price of gasoline in January of each year (�Consumer price index,� 2006).
a. Do you expect the lines to be intersecting, parallel, or perpendicular? Explain your reasoning.
b. Use the equations of the lines to determine if they are parallel. What did you find?
c. Did your answer to Part b. confirm your expectation in Part a?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What lines?
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