Find the value of x so that the line through (3, x) and (2, 7) is parallel to the line through (-1, 4) and (0, 6).

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

We know that for two lines to be parallel, their slope must be the same. The given points are A(3,x),B(2,7) and C(-1,4),D(0,6)

⇒-2 = 7-x
⇒x = 9