SOLUTION: by looking at two linear equations, how can you tell that the corresponding lines are paralell? Thank YOu

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Question 37046: by looking at two linear equations, how can you tell that the corresponding lines are paralell?
Thank YOu
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the slopes are the same the lines are parallel
or identical. If the slopes are the same and the
y-intercepts are different the lines are distinct
and parallel.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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