Determine Whether the Lines Are Parallel, Perpendicular, or Neither $$\begin{array} { l } y = - 8 x - 4 \\y = - 8 x + 4\end{array}$$

question 240

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither.
- $$\begin{array} { l } y = - 8 x - 4 \\y = - 8 x + 4\end{array}$$

• A) Parallel
• B) Perpendicular
• C) Neither

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