Question

Which equation represents a line which is parallel to the line y=1/5x -1

Answer 1

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Answer:

  (c) 5y - x = -20

Step-by-step explanation:

When the x- and y-terms are on the same side of the equation, the slope of the line will be ...

  m = -(coefficient of x)/(coefficient of y)

So, the slopes of the offered choices are ...

  a) -5/1 = -5

  b) -1/5

 c) -(-1)/5 = 1/5 . . . . . parallel to given line

  d) -5/-1 = 5

The lines will be parallel when their slopes are the same. The slope of the given line is the coefficient of x, 1/5. Choice C has the same slope.