SOLUTION: determine the value of k such that two lines y=(k+1)x-4 and y=(4k-8)x-12 will never intersect. Enter your answer as k=number

Question 859221: determine the value of k such that two lines y=(k+1)x-4 and y=(4k-8)x-12 will never intersect. Enter your answer as k=number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Parallel Line, slopes equal    |Using point-slope form, 

 k+1 = 4k-8

   9 = 3k

    k = 3 

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