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What is the slope of a line parallel to the line 4x - 7y = -14?

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First put the line in y = mx + b (slope intercept) form.

4x - 7y = -14

Subtract 4x from both sides of the equation.

-7y = -4x - 14

Divide all terms by -7.

y = 4/7x + 2

Solution: The slope of a line parallel to 4x - 7y = -14 is positive 4/7.
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