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If line ab is parallel to line cd and the slope of line AB = -3/5, what is the slope of CD?

-3/5

-5/3

3/5

5/3

User Jfa
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Answer:

Option A, -3/5

Explanation:

A line that is parallel to another has the same slope, but a different y-int.

In this case, the slope is -3/5. So, the slope of the parallel line is -3/5

Answer: Option A, -3/5

User Zubietaroberto
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Answer:

-3/5

Explanation:

Parallel lines have the same slope. If ab has a slope of -3/5 and is parallel to cd, the cd has a slope of -3/5

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