Question

Determine whether VY//ZW. Justify your answer. ZX = 18, ZV = 6, WX = 24, and YX = 16

Answer 1

Explanation:

To determine whether VY is parallel to ZW, we need to see if the ratio of their corresponding sides is equal.

The ratio of corresponding sides of two parallel lines is constant, so we can set up an equation to compare the ratios:

ZV/ZX = WX/YX

6/18 = 24/16

Simplifying the fractions, we get:

1/3 = 3/2

Since the two sides of the equation are not equal, VY is not parallel to ZW.