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Points (4,2) and (5,1) lie on line J. what is the slope of the line that is parallel to J?

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Two lines that are parallel have the same slope. Thus, find the slope of the line (J) thru (4,2) and (5,1), and that will be the answer to your question.
2-1 1
m = --------- = ------ = -1 (answer)
4-5 -1
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