Plug in a and be into the equations:
70 is the area of the polygon
A must be parallel to b.
Proof:
∠3 = <span>∠13 (given)
</span>∠15 = <span>∠13 (vertically opposite angles are equal)
Since </span>∠13 = ∠3 and ∠13 = ∠15, ∠15 = <span>∠3
Then, a must be parallel to b (transverse line d cuts parallel lines producing converse alternate angles that are equal (ie </span>∠15 = <span>∠3))
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Area = base x height
28 x 42 = 1176
