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How do u show that these 2 lines are parallel
L is y=3x-2
L*2 is 3y-9x+5=0

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Answer:

If two lines are parallel, then they have the same gradient.

Explanation:

L is y=3x-2

L*2 is 3y-9x+5=0

The gradient for the first equation is 3

We need to rearrange the second equation and see if it has the same gradient as the first equation.

L*2 is 3y-9x+5=0

3y = 9x - 5

L*2 y = 3x - 5/3

As you can see, once you rearrange and simplify the equation, the second line has the same gradient as the first equation.

So that means these two lines are parallel

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