What is the slope of a line parallel to the line whose equation is 3x – 4y = 8?

a) 3/4
b)-4/3
c)-3/4
d)4/3

Question

What is the slope of a line parallel to the line whose equation is 3x – 4y = 8?

a) 3/4
b)-4/3
c)-3/4
d)4/3

kc_kennylau · Answer

Parallel=slope same
Perpendicular=slope multiplies to -1

anonymous · Answer

For two lines to be parallel, they must have the same slope. It will probably help if you first put the original equation into slope intercept form (y = mx + b)

kc_kennylau · Answer

To put an equation into slope intercept form, solve for y.

anonymous · Answer

yeah, you're gonna want to rearrange it so that it follows the y=mx+b format, with m being the slope...

use what was said above--parallel slope = same slope..

just remember those rules regarding parallel and perpendicular slopes and y=mx+b and you're all good to go :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you all so much! :) i wish i could give the both of you medals, because you really helped me out :)