Answer:
yes, they are parallel; the general form equation differs only in the constant.
Step-by-step explanation:
Subtract y from the first equation and multiply by 2.
y -y = 1/2x -y +3
0 = x -2y +6
x -2y +6 = 0 . . . . . put in general form
Compared to the second equation, we see the only difference is in the constant, +6 vs. -8.
This means the lines are parallel.
