SOLUTION: I have another question, but I forgot to put it in my old post. Find the distance between each set of parallel lines: y=-3/4x -1 and 3x + 4y = 20

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Question 1010353: I have another question, but I forgot to put it in my old post.
Find the distance between each set of parallel lines:
y=-3/4x -1 and 3x + 4y = 20

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
HINT: Look for the y-axis intercepts of each of the equations. Pick ONE of the lines and ITS intercept. There is a line containing this point which is perpendicular AT this point TO the line. WHERE does it intersect the other line?