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Which equation represents a line which is parallel to the line y=2x-5

1. 2x+y=8
2.x+2y=-4
3.y-2x=-8
4.x-2y=6

User Bhinesley
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7 votes

Answer:

3. y-2x=-8

Explanation:

User Kanghee
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

when two lines are parallel, they have the same slope

you can find slop by changing the equation to slope intercept form (y=mx+b), m being the slope

slopes:

1. -2

2. -1/2

3. 2

4. 1/2

User Taylorthurlow
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