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Determine whether the two lines are ​ parallel, perpendicular,​ coinciding, or only intersecting.

y=-2x+5
6x+3y=1

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Explanation:

let's bring both equations to the same form. i recommend the slope-intercept form as the first equation :

y = ax + b

"a" is the slope, "b" is the y-intercept (the y-value when x = 0).

y = -2x + 5

the slope is -2, and it intercepts the y-axis at y = 5.

6x + 3y = 1

3y = -6x + 1

y = -2x + 1/3

so, now we see, both lines have the same slope.

that means they are parallel.

and because they have different y-intercept values, it means they are truly parallel (different, not coinciding).

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