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Is two distinct lines with same x intercept parallel?

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No. In order to be parallel, two lines would have to have the same slope, and
different intercepts. Why? Two lines with different slopes, but the same
intercepts would result in two intersecting lines. Two lines with the same slope, and different intercepts would be parallel.


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