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Based on the image, we can identify the parallel lines and potential application of the Converse of the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem. However, without information about the angles' congruence, we cannot definitively justify k || m.

The correct answer is option b "There is not enough info to make this statement".

overview:

Lines n and p are parallel (||).

Lines k and m are parallel (||).

Lines n and p intersect lines k and m.

Considering the options:

a. Converse of the Corresponding Angles Theorem: This doesn't apply here because we don't have any information about corresponding angles in the given image.

b. There is not enough info to make this statement: This was a reasonable initial answer without the image, but now we see enough information to proceed.

c. Converse of the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem: This could be applicable! We see that line n intersects lines k and m, forming alternate exterior angles. If these alternate exterior angles are congruent, then k || m based on the converse of the theorem.

d. Converse of the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem: This isn't relevant here because we don't have any information about alternate interior angles in the image.

Justification:

To confirm the applicability of the Converse of the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem, we need to check if the alternate exterior angles formed by line n intersecting lines k and m are congruent. Unfortunately, the image doesn't provide any measurements or markings to determine their congruence.

Therefore:

While we have the necessary elements (lines, intersections) for the Converse of the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem to potentially justify k || m, we lack the information about the angles' congruence to definitively say yes. The answer is b. There is not enough info to make this statement without further details about the angle measures.

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