SOLUTION: How could you tell if two corresponding lines would be parallel by looking at their linear equations? Thank you so much

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Question 394786: How could you tell if two corresponding lines would be parallel by looking at their linear equations?
Thank you so much

Answer by jrfrunner(365) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the simplest way is to put them in standard form:
y=b+mx where b=y intercept and m=slope
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if both lines have the same "m" (or slope) they are parallel