Question

Which of the following lines is parallel to the line

y = 1/2x -6
Select one:
a) y=-1/2x-6
b) y=2x+1
c) y=-1/2x+5
d) y=1/2x-3

Answer 1

y = 1/2x - 3 (option - d)

Explanation:

The lines are parallel if they have the same slope/gradient. So by comparing with y = mx + c (where 'm' is the slope and 'c' is the y-intercept).

Line y = 1/2 x - 6 has the slope m = 1/2

and the line in option 'd'

y = 1/2 x -3 has the slope m = 1/2

Slopes are equal and lines are parallel.

Thank-you.

#Muhib