Question

Identify the equation that is parallel to :

y = 1/3 x -12

Group of answer choices

A. y = -1/3x -10

B. y =-3x +2

C. y = 3x +2

D. y = 1/3x -10

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

This problem can be solved without doing any math, due to the fact that parallel lines will have identical slopes. This means that choice D is the correct answer.

To check this, consider graphing both equations either on a graphing calculator or on the internet.