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Are the following lines parallel,perpendicular,neither
y =2x-1
y=-1/2x+3


User Eendje
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Answer:

perpendicular

Explanation:

The lines are not parallel because the slopes are not equal. However, they are perpendicular because perpendicular lines' slopes are opposite reciprocal. (×negative with the denominator and numerator switched.)

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