Which statement best describes the equations below?

y = 2x - 3
y = 8/4x - 3

Select answer A The two lines coincide.
Select answer B The two lines are perpendicular.
Select answer C The two lines intersect, but are not perpendicular.
Select answer D The two lines are parallel.

Question

Which statement best describes the equations below?

y = 2x - 3
y = 8/4x - 3

Select answer A 	The two lines coincide.
Select answer B 	The two lines are perpendicular.
Select answer C 	The two lines intersect, but are not perpendicular.
Select answer D 	The two lines are parallel.

anonymous · Answer

the slope of the first equation is 2.  What is the slope of the second equation?

anonymous · Answer

that is the only information given

anonymous · Answer

oh 8/4 ?

anonymous · Answer

yes and 8/4 = 2

the slopes are the same