Tell whether the lines are "parallel", "perpendicular", or "neither."
-$$\begin{array} { l }
3 x = 2 \
3 y = 2
\end{array}$$
A) Neither
B) Perpendicular
C) Parallel

Question

Tell whether the lines are "parallel", "perpendicular", or "neither."
-$$\begin{array} { l } 
3 x = 2 \
3 y = 2
\end{array}$$
A) Neither
B) Perpendicular
C) Parallel

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given equations represent lines that are perpendicular to each other. The first equation, $3x = 2$, is a vertical line, and the second equation, $3y = 2$, is a horizontal line. Vertical and horizontal lines are perpendicular to each other.

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