SOLUTION: Find the value of k if the lines y=3/2x-5/2 and kx-6y+1=0 are parallel. (3/2x is 3 over 2x) (-5/2 is 5 over 2)

Question 1103912: Find the value of k if the lines y=3/2x-5/2 and kx-6y+1=0 are parallel.
(3/2x is 3 over 2x) (-5/2 is 5 over 2)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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y=3/2x-5/2 and kx-6y+1=0 are parallel.
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Slope of each equation are and .

For parallel lines, these slopes must be equal.

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