Question

Determine whether the lines are parallel or perpendicular. Explain your answer.

2y = 16+ 4x
6y - 30 = 12x

Answer 1

SIMPLIFY BOTH EQUATIONS:

2y = 16 + 4x

y = 2x + 8 ( getting rid of the 2 by / 2)

( " / " this means divide.)

6y - 30 = 12x

6y = 12x + 30

y = 2x + 5 ( getting rid of the 6 by / 6)

y = mx + c

m represents the slope

if the slope are equal in both graphs that means they are parallel.

THEY ARE PARALLEL SINCE BOTH HAVE THE SAME SLOPE OF 2 where

m = 2