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question 7 of 25 if \\(\\overline{ab}\\) is parallel to \\(\\overline{c…

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question 7 of 25

if \\(\overline{ab}\\) is parallel to \\(\overline{cd}\\) and the slope of \\(\overline{cd}\\) is -5, what is the slope of \\(\overline{ab}\\)?

a. \\(\frac{1}{5}\\)

b. 5

c. -\\(\frac{1}{5}\\)

d. -5

Explanation:

Identify the relationship between the lines

$$ \overleftrightarrow{AB} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{CD} $$

Apply the parallel line slope property

$$ m_{AB} = m_{CD} $$

Determine the slope of the parallel line

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Answer:

  • (A) \(\frac{1}{5}\)
  • (B) 5
  • (C) \(-\frac{1}{5}\)
  • (D) -5 (Correct answer)