document.write( "Question 1052524: (I really hope I put this in the correct category) \r
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Calculate the slope of each line, then compare.
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\n" ); document.write( "If they are the same, the lines are parallel.
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\n" ); document.write( "If they are negative reciprocals, the lines are perpendicular.
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\n" ); document.write( "Else, they are neither.
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