Question

line a has a slope of $\frac{-5}{3}$. line b is parallel to line a. what is the slope of line b? simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall parallel - lines slope property

Parallel lines have equal slopes.

Step2: Identify the given slope

The slope of line a is $-\frac{5}{3}$.
Since line b is parallel to line a, the slope of line b is the same as the slope of line a.

Answer:

$-\frac{5}{3}$