1.rs
2. m ==d-b
m₁ =?
Statements
given
application of the slope
formula
3. distance from (0,5) to (0,a) equals the
distance from (c,d) to (c,0)
4. d-0=b-a
5. m
6. m₁ =
(b-a)-b
definition of parallel lines
application of the
distance formula
substitution property of
equality
inverse property of
addition
7. my=ms
substitution property of
equality
The table and corresponding image show the proof of the relationship
between the slopes of two parallel lines. What is the missing statement in
step 2?
A.
B.
OC.
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