Question

What is the slope of a line that is parallel to the line represented by the equation x – y = 8?

a. −1


b. 8



c. 1/8

d. 1

Answer 1

Hi there!

Since the slope of a lime that is parallel is always the same, the answer is a. -1.

Since the slope of this equation is -1, the slope of any other parallel line is the same (or else the lines would intersect and not new parallel anymore).

Hope this helps!