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The equations of several lines are given. Solve each equation for x or y and determine if there are parallel lines. Line 1: 1+x=-4/3x-1. Line 2: 6j6fi-8i=6. Line 3: 3y=-4y+5.

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Final answer:

The equations are solved to determine the values of x or y and whether the lines are parallel.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the given equations, we need to rearrange them so that either x or y is isolated on one side of the equation.

Line 1: 1+x = -4/3x - 1
Rearranging, we have: x + 4/3x = -1 - 1
Combining like terms, we get: 7/3x = -2
Dividing both sides by 7/3, we have: x = -2 / (7/3) = -6/7
Therefore, the equation for Line 1 is y = -6/7.

Line 2: 6j6fi - 8i = 6
This equation does not have x or y terms, so it cannot be solved for x or y. As a result, it is not possible to determine if it is parallel to other lines.

Line 3: 3y = -4y + 5
Combining like terms, we get: 7y = 5
Dividing both sides by 7, we have: y = 5/7
Therefore, the equation for Line 3 is y = 5/7.

Based on the calculations, Line 1 and Line 3 are not parallel as their slopes (coefficients of x) are different.

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