The lines represented by the equations 12y – 8x = -72 and y = 2/3 x – 3 are perpendicular parallel the same line neither parallel nor perpendicular

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Sigve Karolius asked Feb 16, 2023

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The lines represented by the equations 12y – 8x = -72 and y = 2/3 x – 3

are
perpendicular
parallel
the same line
neither parallel nor perpendicular

Mathematics
high-school

Sigve Karolius asked Feb 16, 2023

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Answer: It is parallel.

Step-by-step explanation: Both equations have the same slope but different y-intercepts, the -3 and -6 in the picture.

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Answer:

They are parallel

Explanation:

Same slope but different y-intercept

Werva answered Feb 21, 2023

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