Given segment AB with A(-2, 5) and B(1, 1), which is the slope of the line parallel to segment AB?

Rupinder asked Apr 10, 2023

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Given segment AB with A(-2, 5) and B(1, 1), which is the slope of the line parallel to

segment AB?

Rupinder asked Apr 10, 2023

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Answer:

4/3

Explanation:

We find the slope of line AB

Slope = Rise/Run

= 1-5/1+2

= 4/3

We need to use the property that slopes of parallel lines are same. thus the slope of the line parallel to segment AB = 4/3

I Bajwa PHD answered Apr 16, 2023

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