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Please help with the following algebra problems. Provide step by step calculations as well as explanations. If possible, provide an additional example.

The equation of a line is given below. Find the slope of a line that is:

a. Parallel to the line with the given equation.
b. Perpendicular to the line with the given equation.

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This solution helps answer questions regarding the equation of a line. It helps find the slope of a line that is parallel to the line with the given equation and perpendicular to the line with the given equation. Step by step calculations are given along with explanations and variables are defined.

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Problem: The equation of a line is given below. Find the slope of a line that is:
a. Parallel to the line with the given equation.
b. Perpendicular to the line with the given equation.

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