Is the line through points P(6, 1) and Q-4, -5) parallel to the line through points R(-5,-1) and S(-2, 3)? Explain. A) No; the lines have unequal slopes. B) No; one line has zero slope, the other has no slope. C) Yes; the lines are both vertical. D) Yes; the lines have equal slopes.

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3. Is the line through points P(6, 1) and Q( 4, -5) parallel to the line through points R(-5,-1) and S(-2, 3)? Explain.
A) No, the lines have unequal slopes.
B) No; one line has zero slope, the other has no slope.
C Yes, the lines are both vertical.
D) Yes; the lines have equal slopes.
Transcribed Image Text:COLOR THEME Q Q zoOM CALCULATOR 3. Is the line through points P(6, 1) and Q( 4, -5) parallel to the line through points R(-5,-1) and S(-2, 3)? Explain. A) No, the lines have unequal slopes. B) No; one line has zero slope, the other has no slope. C Yes, the lines are both vertical. D) Yes; the lines have equal slopes.
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