Question

Which best describes the relationship between the lines with equations -36x + 8y = 16 and

-9x + 2y = 4?

Answer 1

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Answer:

The lines are the same.

Explanation:

Begin by converting each equation into its simplest form in slope-intercept form:

-36x + 8y = 16

Move the "x" variable to the right side of the equation:

8y = 36x + 16

Divide all terms by 8:

y = 36/8x + 16/8

y = 9/2x + 2

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-9x + 2y = 4

Move "x" variable:

2y = 9x + 4

Divide both sides by 2:

y = 9/2x + 2

Both of the equations are equivalent, meaning both of the lines are the same.