SOLUTION: the line passing through (7,y) and (1,0) is parallel to the line joining (4,4) and (-2,1). Find y

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Question 320227: the line passing through (7,y) and (1,0) is parallel to the line joining (4,4) and (-2,1). Find y
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the lines are parallel their slopes are identical.
m=%28y2-y1%29%2F%28x2-x1%29=%280-y%29%2F%281-7%29=%284-1%29%2F%284-%28-2%29%29=3%2F6=1%2F2
-y%2F-6=1%2F2
y=3
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