SOLUTION: A line k passes through the points (4, 2) and (-4, 4). A second line h passes through the points (-8, 1) and (8, -3). Is line k parallel to line h? Why or why not? (

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Question 412874: A line k passes through the points (4, 2) and (-4, 4).
A second line h passes through the points (-8, 1) and (8, -3).
Is line k parallel to line h? Why or why not?
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Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Both the lines have a slope of -1/4 hence they are parallel