Question

A baseball diamond has four bases, one at each corner. The baseline from first base to second base is parallel to the baseline from third base to home plate. The baselines from home plate to first base and from third base to second base are both perpendicular to the baseline from first base to second base. Which of the following theorems or postulates allows you to conclude the baseline from third base to second base is parallel to the baseline from home plate to first base?

Answer 1

A. Alternate Interior Angles Converse Theorem

B. If two lines are parallel to the same line, then they are parallel to each other.

C. Corresponding Angles Converse Postulate

D. In a plane, if two lines are perpendicular to the same line, then they are parallel to each other.

Answer 2

well first you eliminate 2 answers. where in the question does it talk about angles?

Answer 3

So we eliminate A and C

Answer 4

:)

Answer 5

yes now find where it mentions the line from 2nd-3rd and from 1st-home. what does it say about them

Answer 6

So.. if the baseline from first to second base is perpendicular to the baseline from homeplate to first base, and second base and from third base to homeplate is perpendicular to the baseline from homeplate to first base... the baseline from third base to home plate is parallel to the baseline from first to second base

Answer 7

does that make sense :( hahah

Answer 8

you have the right answer but I think you got a little muddled
The baselines from home plate to first base and from third base to second base are both perpendicular to the baseline from first base to second base.