Jambmaths question:
If line $p=5x+3$ is parallel to line $p=wx+5$, find the value of w
Option A:
7
Option B:
3
Option C:
6
Option D:
5
Jamb Maths Solution:
For parallel lines m1 = m2 (where m is the slope or gradient of the line)
The standard equation of a line is given as $y=mx+c$
$p=5x+3\text{ }{{m}_{1}}=5,\text{ }p=wx+5\text{ }{{m}_{2}}=w=5\text{ (}{{m}_{1}}={{m}_{2}}\text{ for parallel lines)}$
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