If the Line Passing Through the Points (2, A) and (4

question 153

Multiple Choice

If the line passing through the points (2, a) and (4, -5) is parallel to the line passing through the points (7, 9) and (2, a + 11) , what is the value of a? ​

• A) -3
• B) -8
• C) -7
• D) -5
• E) -4

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Definitions:

Right Ventricle

The chamber within the heart that is responsible for pumping oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs for oxygenation, located in the lower right portion of the heart.

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, distributing oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

Tunica Media

The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel, composed primarily of smooth muscle and elastic tissue.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.