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Suppose rm(3, -4) = (1,1) and rm (1,1) = (-5,16). is m||n? explain
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Suppose rm(3, -4) = (1,1) and rm (1,1) = (-5,16). is m||n? explain

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In geometry, the lines are parallel when their slopes are equal. The slopes can be calculated through the equation,
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
Substituting,
m = (1 - 3)/(1 --4) = -2/5
m = (1 --5)/(1--16) = 6/17
which are not the same. The answer is no.
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