In the diagram AB is parallel to CD. What is the term for the line that intersects the two parallel lines? A) transversal B) per
pendicular C) normal D) bisector
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Answer:
D
Step-by-step explanation:
Recall that the area of a triangle is given by:
In this case, the base is <em>x</em> and the height is <em>y</em>. Hence:
We can write the following ratios:
Solve for <em>x</em> and <em>y</em>:
Substitute:
And simplify. Hence:
In conclusion, our answer is D.