For this case, we have the following expression:

We simplify the expression:
If we add similar terms, taking into account that different signs are subtracted and the sign of the greater one is placed, we have that 
So, we have to:

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-3x + x + 5 = -2x + 5
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M=(6-1)/(8-5)=5/3
y=5x/3+b, using (5,1)
1=25/3+b
b=-22/3
y=(5x-22)/3
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m=(8-3)/(-1--4)=5/3...
y=5x/3+b, using (-1,8)
8=-5/3+b
b=29/3
y=(5x+29)/3
Since they have the same slope and difference y-intercepts they are parallel lines and will never intersect.