SOLUTION: The equation of the line n is y = 3x + 8. If line r is parallel to line n and the equation For line r is y = mx + 16, what is the value of m?

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Question 775812: The equation of the line n is y = 3x + 8.
If line r is parallel to line n and the equation
For line r is y = mx + 16, what is the value of m?

Answer by sofiyac(983)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
parallel lines means same slope, so 3
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