Determine Whether the Given Lines Are Parallel, Perpendicular, or Neither $$\begin{array} { l } 8 x + 9 y = - 17 \\y = - \frac { 8 } { 9 } x - 14\end{array}$$

question 66

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 8 x + 9 y = - 17 \\y = - \frac { 8 } { 9 } x - 14\end{array}$$

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

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