Tell Whether the Lines Are "Parallel", "Perpendicular", or "Neither $$\begin{array} { l } 3 x - 9 y = - 11 \\27 x + 12 y = - 11\end{array}$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the lines are "parallel", "perpendicular", or "neither."
- $$\begin{array} { l } 3 x - 9 y = - 11 \\27 x + 12 y = - 11\end{array}$$

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

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one additional unit of a good changes as production volume changes.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs of production divided by the number of units produced, measuring the cost per unit that varies with output level.

Marginal Costs

The increase in total cost that arises from an extra unit of production.

Average Variable Costs

The total variable costs (costs that change with output level) divided by the quantity of output produced.