Determine If the Lines Are Parallel, Perpendicular, or Neither Parallel $$\begin{array} { l } 6 x + 4 y = 5 \\- \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + \frac { 3 } { 4 } y = - 2\end{array}$$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Determine if the lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither parallel nor perpendicular. $$\begin{array} { l } 6 x + 4 y = 5 \\- \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + \frac { 3 } { 4 } y = - 2\end{array}$$

• A) parallel
• B) neither
• C) perpendicular

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