Draw a line n and point P not on n. Use a compass and a straightedge to construct a line m through P parallel to n, using each of the following figures. a. Corresponding angles b. A rhombus a. Which figure correctly uses corresponding angles to construct m so that it is parallel to n? Choose the correct answer below. OA. O B. OC. OD. b. Which figure correctly uses a rhombus to construct m so that it is parallel to n? Choose the correct answer below. Oc. OD. OB. OA.

Draw a line n and point P not on n. Use a compass and a straightedge to construct a line m through P parallel to n, using each of the following figures. a. Corresponding angles b. A rhombus a. Which figure correctly uses corresponding angles to construct m so that it is parallel to n? Choose the correct answer below. OA. O B. OC. OD. b. Which figure correctly uses a rhombus to construct m so that it is parallel to n? Choose the correct answer below. Oc. OD. OB. OA.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.6: Segments Divided Proportionally

Problem 33E

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