Question

Determine whether the lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither.
2x+y=6
y=1/2x−7

Answer 1

Explanation:

2x + y = 6

y = -2x + 6

Comparing this with y = 1/2x - 7

Multiplying the 2 slopes:

-2 * 1/2

= -2/2

= -1

- this means that the 2 lines are perpendicular.