SOLUTION: Line m passes through (2,5) and (5,2) and line n passes through (5,-8) and (11,z). if lines m and n are parallel, what is the value of z?
a. -22
b. -15
c. 6
d. 14
e. 22
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a. -22
b. -15
c. 6
d. 14
e. 22
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Question 892341: Line m passes through (2,5) and (5,2) and line n passes through (5,-8) and (11,z). if lines m and n are parallel, what is the value of z?
a. -22
b. -15
c. 6
d. 14
e. 22 Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Slope is ( change in y ) / ( change in x )
m: ( 2,5 ) , ( 5,2 )
Slope of line m:
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n: ( 5, -8 ) , ( 11, z )
Line n is a parallel line so,
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