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Line j passes through points 1,6 and 7,1 line k is parallel to line j. What is the slope of line k?

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Slope formula m = (y2-y1) / (x2 - x1)
m = (1 - 6) / 7 - 1)
m = -5 / 6

Slope or parallel lines are the same
Slope = -5/6
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