Determine If the Lines Are Parallel, Perpendicular, or Neither Parallel $$\begin{array} { l } 8 x - 9 y = 7 \\\frac { 4 } { 3 } x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } y = - 3\end{array}$$

question 140

Multiple Choice

Determine if the lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither parallel nor perpendicular. $$\begin{array} { l } 8 x - 9 y = 7 \\\frac { 4 } { 3 } x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } y = - 3\end{array}$$

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

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