the line joining the points A(-2, 3), B (a, 5) is parallel to the line joining the points C (0, 5) and D (-2, 1). find the value of a.
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When two numbers are parallel, their slopes are equal.
Slope is calculated by the formula...
m = (y2-y1) /(x2-x1)
Putting in the values...
(5-3)/(a+2) = (5-1)/(0+2)
2/(a+2) = 4/2
2 = 2(a+2)
a+2 = 1
a = -1
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Here's your answer...
When two numbers are parallel, their slopes are equal.
Slope is calculated by the formula...
m = (y2-y1) /(x2-x1)
Putting in the values...
(5-3)/(a+2) = (5-1)/(0+2)
2/(a+2) = 4/2
2 = 2(a+2)
a+2 = 1
a = -1
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