SOLUTION: Find the value of k: if the line through the points (2k+1, -4) and (5, 3-k) is parallel to the line through the points (-4, -9) and (2, -3)

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Question 994505: Find the value of k: if the line through the points (2k+1, -4) and (5, 3-k) is parallel to the line through the points (-4, -9) and (2, -3)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Being parallel means the slopes are equal.

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