Determine Whether the Lines Are Parallel,perpendicular,or Neither $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the lines are parallel,perpendicular,or neither. ?
L1: y = $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ x - 4
L2: y = - $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ x - 2
?

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

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