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The line which joins the point A (3, k) and B (-2, 5) is parallel to the line whose equation is 5y + 2x – 7...

The line which joins the point A (3, k) and B (-2, 5) is parallel to the line whose equation is
5y + 2x – 7 = 0. Find the value of k.

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