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Rearrange in the y = mx + b format for a straight line.
equation 1 is 4y = -x + 8 and
y = (-x/4) + 8
equation 2 is 4y = -x + 5 and
y = (-x/4) + 5
The slope, m, is the same for both lines; therefore, they are parallel. Parallel lines do not intersect (at least in the same plane).