well, graph the lines
or find some points from them and then measure the distance through adding/ subtraction
Find the distance between each pair of parallel lines
y= -3/4x-1
3x+4y=20
Please help
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Let me first convert them into the same y = mx + b form:
-->y = -(3/4)x - 1
-->y = -(3/4)x + 5
Okay, slopes are the same so you know they're parallel to each other. Looking at the y-intercept you know that one has a coordinate of (0,-1) and the other has a coordinate of (0,5).
Now knowing that information, you should be able to calculate the distance with the distance formula. If you still stuck, let me know.
-->y = -(3/4)x - 1
-->y = -(3/4)x + 5
Okay, slopes are the same so you know they're parallel to each other. Looking at the y-intercept you know that one has a coordinate of (0,-1) and the other has a coordinate of (0,5).
Now knowing that information, you should be able to calculate the distance with the distance formula. If you still stuck, let me know.
sorry but that was no help to me
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