HELP Given S(0, -5), T(-6,0), U(-3,1), and V (-9, y). Find y such that ST lI UV.

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Given S(0, -5), T(-6,0), U(-3,1),
and V (-9, y). Find y such that
ST lI UV.

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Answer: 6

Explanation:

The slope of ST is

(-5-0)/(0-(-6))=-(5)/(6)

The slope of UV is

(y-1)/(-9-(-3))=(y-1)/(-6)
Since parallel segments have the same slope,

$-(5)/(6)=-(y-1)/(6)\\\\5=y-1\\\\y=6$

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