Line AB passes through A(-3, 0) and B(-6, 5). What is the equation of the line that passes through the origin and is parallel to Line AB ?

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paige.garthwaite · Answer

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data_lg2 · Answer

Parallel line means they have the same slope. 

First, you must calculate the slope of the line AB using the slope formula:
$\sf \Large m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

tell me what you will get, and I'll tell you what you have to do next. If you're stuck, don't hesitate to ask (:

paige.garthwaite · Answer

I got 5/-3

undeadknight26 · Answer

y=-5x/3 
5x/3 + y = 0 
5x+3y=0

paige.garthwaite · Answer

Unfortunately, 5x+3y isn't an option :( But 3x+5y is. Does the difference matter?

undeadknight26 · Answer

A big one.

undeadknight26 · Answer

Oh my bad I forgot one step you multiply the equation by -1.

undeadknight26 · Answer

Your answer should come out to be C.

paige.garthwaite · Answer

Thank you!!!!