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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Am I correct? Medal will be given!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

He starts with the assumption that segment DE is parallel to segment BC. Which inequality will he use to contradict the assumption?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[4:10\neq6:14\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that correct? @amistre64

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

np

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