SOLUTION: Determine whether the lines are parallel. y = (1/3)x - 2 and y = (-1/3)x + 1.. please show work

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Question 459993: Determine whether the lines are parallel. y = (1/3)x - 2 and y = (-1/3)x + 1.. please show work

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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They have different slopes (1/3 vs. -1/3) so they are not parallel.