Tell Whether the Lines Are "Parallel", "Perpendicular", or "Neither

question 35

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the lines are "parallel", "perpendicular", or "neither."
-9x + 3y = 12 12x + 4y = 18

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

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