B is the answer. Only one pair of sides is parallel.
Answer:
E
Step-by-step explanation:
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To do this, add the equations together like this,
3x + 4y = 2 plus
4x - 4y = 12
-x = 14
Multiply the negative sign to both sides because the x cannot be a negative.
x = -14
Now plug in -14 for a x value in one equation, like this to get the y value:
3(-14) + 4y = 2
-42 + 4y = 2
Add 42
4y = 44
y = 11
Your x and y values are:
x = -14
y = 11
They want the point D such that D is equally distant away from the three gates. Call the gates A, B, and C
They want
AD = BD = CD
If we draw a circle through those three points, then point D would be the center
This circle is known as the circumcircle as it goes through the three points
The center D is the circumcenter
So all you have to do is find the perpendicular bisector of two segments of the triangle, say of AB and BC. Then find where those perpendicular bisectors meet. That intersection would be point D.
Since we don't have actual numbers or coordinates to work with, we can't go further and actually find out where point D is located in terms of (x,y) coordinates. However, you can still get a good idea using a compass and straightedge.
