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(Geometry) Determine the relationship between the two given lines:

Y=-2x+8

Y=-2x+5

a. Perpendicular because slopes are equal

b. These slopes are neither perpendicular nor parallel

c. Parallel because slopes are equal

d. Parallel because slopes are opposite reciprocals

e. Perpendicular because slopes are opposite reciprocals.

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Answer: C) Parallel because both slopes are equal

Reasoning: If you were to graph both slopes, the lines will be parallel.
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