Answer:
The lines are parallel i.e. KM || ST
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
K(-5,1) , M(-2,-8), and S(12,14), T(20,-10)
In order to find if the lines are parallel, perpendicular or neither slope will be used.
The slope of any line which passes from two points
and
is given by the formula

If two lines are parallel their slope is equal. If two lines are perpendicular the product of their slope is equal to -1
So, first slopes of both lines will be calculated.
Let m1 be the slope of KM
and
m2 be the slope of ST
<u>In case of KM:</u>

Putting the values in the formula for slope

<u>In case of ST:</u>
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Putting the values in the formula for slope

As we can see that slope of both lines KM and ST are equal
i.e. m1 = m2 = -3
Hence,
The lines are parallel i.e. KM || ST