Triangle LMN is similar to triangle QRS. Using the image below, prove that parallel lines have the same slope. You must show all of your work to receive credit.

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anonymous · Answer

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bibby · Answer

Get the slope of the 2 line segments using the endpoints.

anonymous · Answer

I have know idea how to do that

bibby · Answer

http://coolmath.com/algebra/08-lines/06-finding-slope-line-given-two-points-01.htm $$\huge m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$$

midhun.madhu1987 · Answer

Find the slopes of both and if the slopes are equal, then the lines will be parallel...

Slope of LMN = LM/MN
Slope of QRS = QR/RS

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you