Answer:
See below.
Step-by-step explanation:
A(1, 4)
B(3, 0)
C(-3, -2)
We find the coordinates of he midpoints using the midpioint formula.
D([1 + 3]/2, [4 + 0]/2) = D(2, 2)
E([1 + (-3)]/2, [4 + (-2)]/2) = E(-1, 1)
We find the slopes using the slope formula.
slope of BC:
m_BC = (-2 - 0)/(-3 - 3) = -2/(-6) = 1/3
slope of DE:
m_DE = (1 - 2)/(-1 - 2) = -1/(-3) = 1/3
Since the slopes of BC and DE are equal, the lines are parallel.
