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Show that the line joining the points A(4,8) and B(5,5) is parallel
to the line joining the points C(2,4) and D(1,7).

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`A(4,8),B(5,4),C(2,4)` and `D(1,7)`
Slope of line `AB=(5-8)/(5-4)`
`=(-3)/1`
`=-3`
Slope of line `CD=(7-4)/(1-2)`
`=3/(-1)`
`=-3`
`:.` slope of line `AB=` slope of line CD
Parallel lines have equal slopes.
`:.` lie `AB||` line CD.
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