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If two boats sail at a 45° angle to the wind as shown, and the wind is constant, will their paths ever cross? Explain your reasoning. Which of the angle pair did you use and what does the theorem state? wind 45° 45°

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If two boats sail at a 45° angle to the wind as shown, and the wind is constant, will-example-1
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No, they will never cross because their paths will always be parallel. Parallel lines never intersect because they have the same slope. Corresponding angles are equal.
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