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If AB is parallel to CD and the slope of CD is -8, what is the slope of AB ?

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and only if they have the same slope. Any two vertical lines are parallel. Therefore, the slope of AB is -8 if AB is parallel to CD.

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Parallel Lines Theorem Two coplanar nonvertical lines are parallel if and only if they have the same slope. Any two vertical lines are parallel. Therefore, the slope of AB is -8 if AB is parallel to CD.
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