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Which line is parallel to the line that passes through the points (1, 7) and (-3, 4)?

A. y= -3/4x-5

B. y= 3/4x+1

C. y=4/3x-8

D. y= 11/4x+3

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

The slope of the line that passes through the given points is (4-7)/(-3-1) = 3/4.

Since parallel lines have equivalent slopes, the answer is B.

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