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?

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Question 319587: 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?
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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m1=(4-2)/(-4-4)=2/-8=-1/4

m2=(-3-1)/(8--8)=-4/16=-1/4


k is parallel to h