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Condition of Parallelism

We will discuss here about the condition of parallelism.

If two lines are parallel then they are inclined at the same angle θ with the positive direction of the x-axis. So, their slopes are equal.

Two lines with slopes m1 and m2 are parallel if and only if m1 = m2

Note: If the slope of a line is m then any line parallel to it will also have the slope m.


Solved examples on condition of parallelism:

1. Prove that the lines 3x – 2y – 1 = 0 and 9x - 6y + 5 = 0 are parallel.

Solution:

The slope of the lines can be found by comparing the equations with y = mx + c.

Equation of the first straight line 3x – 2y – 1 = 0

Now we need to express the given equation in the form y = mx + c.

3x – 2y – 1 = 0

-2y = -3x + 1

y = 32x + 12

y = 32x - 12

Therefore, the slope (m1) of the given line = 32

Equation of the second line 9x - 6y + 5 = 0

Now we need to express the given equation in the form y = mx + c.

9x - 6y + 5 = 0

-6y = -9x - 5

y = 96x - 56

y = 32x + 56

Therefore, the slope (m2) of the given line = 32

Now we can clearly see that the slope of the first line m1 = the slope of the second line m2

Therefore, the given two lines are parallel.


2. Find the value of k if the lines 7y = kx + 4 and x + 2y = 3 are parallel.

Solution:

The slope of the lines can be found by comparing the equations with y = mx + c.

Equation of the first straight line 7y = kx + 4

Now we need to express the given equation in the form y = mx + c.

7y = kx + 4

y = k7x + 47

Therefore, the slope (m1) of the given line = k7

Equation of the second line x + 2y = 3

Now we need to express the given equation in the form y = mx + c.

x + 2y = 3

2y = -x + 3

y = -12x + 32

Therefore, the slope (m2) of the given line = -12

Now according o the problem the two given lines are parallel.

i.e., m1 = m2

k7 = -12

k = -72

Therefore, the value of k = -72

 Equation of a Straight Line







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