SOLUTION: Determine which two equations represent parallel lines. Hint: Remember which part of the equation will be the same in equations representing parallel lines. (a) y = 8x – 6 (b)

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Question 110382: Determine which two equations represent parallel lines.
Hint: Remember which part of the equation will be the same in equations representing parallel lines.
(a) y = 8x – 6 (b) y = –8x + 6 (c) y = 8x + 5 (d) y = x – 6


Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since y=8x-6 has a slope of 8 and y+=+8x+%2B+5%09 has a slope of 8, these two equations represent parallel lines (remember parallel lines have equal slopes). So A and C are the answer.