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When two straight lines are parallel their slopes are equal

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The correct option is A

True


If two straight lines are parallel only when their slopes are equal.
Slope's defined as m= tanθ=yx


If above given two lines are parallel ratio of y-intercept to x-intercept must be equal.
So, any lines parallel to y=mx+c is of the type y=mx+d. Where d is a parameter.

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