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Parallel lines have the same slope. The equation of the parallel line is therefore:
y = x + b
Plug in the values you are given to find b:
2 = -3 + b
b = 5
The mistake is line 4, she should have divided 42 by 5, not add 5 and 16
Answer:
C) $25 + $1.25
Step-by-step explanation:
1. 51 x .5 = 25.5
2. 25.5 x .05 = 1.275
25 + 1.25 ≈ 25.5 + 1.28