The problem provides four points: $P(-3, -2)$, $Q(9, 1)$, $U(3, 6)$, and $V(5, -2)$. The problem is not specified, so assuming it asks if the lines $PQ$ and $UV$ are parallel, perpendicular, or neither.

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1. Problem Description

The problem provides four points: P(3,2)P(-3, -2), Q(9,1)Q(9, 1), U(3,6)U(3, 6), and V(5,2)V(5, -2). The problem is not specified, so assuming it asks if the lines PQPQ and UVUV are parallel, perpendicular, or neither.

2. Solution Steps

First, calculate the slope of line PQPQ. The slope mm is given by the formula:
m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
For PQPQ, we have:
mPQ=1(2)9(3)=312=14m_{PQ} = \frac{1 - (-2)}{9 - (-3)} = \frac{3}{12} = \frac{1}{4}
Next, calculate the slope of line UVUV:
mUV=2653=82=4m_{UV} = \frac{-2 - 6}{5 - 3} = \frac{-8}{2} = -4
Now, compare the slopes.
If mPQ=mUVm_{PQ} = m_{UV}, the lines are parallel.
If mPQmUV=1m_{PQ} \cdot m_{UV} = -1, the lines are perpendicular.
In this case, mPQ=14m_{PQ} = \frac{1}{4} and mUV=4m_{UV} = -4.
The product of the slopes is:
14(4)=1\frac{1}{4} \cdot (-4) = -1
Thus, the lines PQPQ and UVUV are perpendicular.

3. Final Answer

The lines PQ and UV are perpendicular.

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