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For the last drop down answer is FG
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For the last drop down answer is FG BC-example-1

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I believe the answer would be DE is parallel to line segment FG
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If AD/DB = AE/EC, then line segment DE is parallel to line segment BC.

In Mathematics and Euclidean Geometry, the basic proportionality theorem states that when any of the two sides of a triangle is intersected by a straight line which is parallel to the third side of the triangle, then, the two sides that are intersected would be divided proportionally and in constant ratio.

Note: AB = AD + DB

AC = AE + EC

By applying the basic proportionality theorem to isosceles triangle ABC, we have the following proportional side lengths:

DE ║ EC

AD/DB = AE/EC (line segment DE divides segment AB and AC in the same ratio)

In conclusion, we can logically deduce that line segment DE is parallel to line segment BC.

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