SOLUTION: What is the two column proof for this question:Write a two-column proof that shows Pine avenue is parallel to Maple avenue. Pine avenues coordinates are (0,1)(5,2) and Maple avenue

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Question 254796: What is the two column proof for this question:Write a two-column proof that shows Pine avenue is parallel to Maple avenue. Pine avenues coordinates are (0,1)(5,2) and Maple avenue is (11,-10)(1,12)
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You need to find the slopes of the two lines .
(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)=m
m is the slope
You need to use the formula twice to find the two slopes.
If they are equal then they are parallel.
Parallel lines have the same slope