Determine whether the lines $L_1$ and $L_2$ are parallel, skew, or intersecting. $L_1: x = 6 + 4t, y = 8 - 2t, z = 2 + 6t$ $L_2: x = 3 + 12s, y = 9 - 6s, z = 12 + 15s$ O parallel
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For $L_1$, the direction vector is $\vec{v_1} = <4, -2, 6>$. For $L_2$, the direction vector is $\vec{v_2} = <12, -6, 15>$. Show more…
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