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The formula of slope is $\"\"$ .

The line 1 passes through the points $\"\"$ .

Substitute the values of $\"\"$ in the above formula.

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The line 2 passes through the points $\"\"$ .

Substitute the values of $\"\"$ in the above formula.

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If two lines are parallel then their slopes are equal.

Therefore $\"\"$ .

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Multiply each side by negative 7.

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Subtract 2 from each side.

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The value of $\"\"$ .