Answer: Line PQ is parallel to line LM
Explanation:
We can check if they are of equal distance apart by checking if the ratios of the given lines are equal...in other words we must check if LP/PN=MQ/QN
We know that triangle PNQ is inscribed inside triangle LNM
Using the information we have we see that side LP is 18 units, PN is 16 units, MQ is 27, and QN is 24. With this information we can write out LP/PN=MQ/QN and see if it's true.
LP= 18, PN= 16, 18/16= 1.125
MQ= 27, QN=24, 27/24= 1.125
therefore, LP/PN=MQ/QN is true. Making line PQ and line LM parallel.