Question

Am I correct? Medal will be given!

Answer 1

Gary is using an indirect method to prove that segment DE is not parallel to segment BC in the triangle ABC shown:

Answer 2

He starts with the assumption that segment DE is parallel to segment BC.

Which inequality will he use to contradict the assumption?

Answer 3

\[4:10\neq6:14\]

Answer 4

is that correct? @amistre64

Answer 5

yes it is since 4/10 = 0.4 while 6/14 = 0.42857. The two aren't equal.

Answer 6

Thank you!

Answer 7

np