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