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? Why or why not?

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Question 752882: 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? Why or why not?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Are their slopes equal or not?

Formula for slope, m:
m=%28y%5Bf%5D-y%5Bi%5D%29%2F%28x%5Bf%5D-x%5Bi%5D%29