Question

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The equation of line L is y=5x+1
The equation of line M is 2y-10x+3=0

Show that these 2 lines are parallel.

Answer 1

Answer: they aren't parallel

Explanation:

2y-10x+3=0

2(5x+1)-10x+3=0

10x+2-10x+3=0

10x+5-10x=0

0x+5=0

Answer 2

Explanation:

We can rearrange line M so it is in y = mx + b form.

2y - 10x + 3 = 0 -> 2y = 10x - 3 -> y = 5x -3/2. Since line L and line M have the same slope (which is the m value, 5), they are parallel.

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