Tell Whether the Lines Are "Parallel", "Perpendicular", or "Neither $$\begin{array} { l } 12 x + 4 y = 16 \\9 x + 3 y = 14\end{array}$$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the lines are "parallel", "perpendicular", or "neither."
- $$\begin{array} { l } 12 x + 4 y = 16 \\9 x + 3 y = 14\end{array}$$

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

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