Tell Whether the Lines Are "Parallel", "Perpendicular", or "Neither $$\begin{array} { l } 3 x - 8 y = 17 \\32 x + 12 y = 17\end{array}$$

question 170

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the lines are "parallel", "perpendicular", or "neither."
- $$\begin{array} { l } 3 x - 8 y = 17 \\32 x + 12 y = 17\end{array}$$

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

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