document.write( "Question 134974: Given A(-4,6), B(-1,2),C(x,14) and D(5,10). If AB is parallel to CD, find the value of x. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #98828 by vleith(2983) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Parallel lines have the same slope.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The slope of AB = $\"%286-2%29%2F%28-4+-+%28-1%29%29\"$ = $\"4%2F-3\"$
\n" ); document.write( "The slope of CD = $\"%2814-10%29%2F%28x-5%29\"$ = $\"4%2F%28x-5%29\"$ \r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " $\"x-5+=+-3\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x+=+2\"$
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