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When are two lines parallel?
Answer
When they have the same gradient: m₁ = m₂ (with different y-intercepts).
Question
How do you find a line through a point parallel to a given line?
Answer
Use the SAME gradient, put it into y = mx + c, then substitute the point to find c.
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