Question 970116
The slope of L1 is -2/9.
The slope of a line parallel to L1 is -2/9.
The slope of a line passing through (x1,y1)(x2,y2) is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
The slope of line passing through (-4,-5) and (5,-7) is (-7+5)/(5+4)=-2/9.
The answer is (D).