r and s are parallel
given ∠4 = ∠5 ( these are congruent interior alternate angles )
between the lines r and s, hence
r and s are parallel lines
L = the length of the property
W = the width of the property
Area
L * W = 6
but it says," The width of the property is of 3/8 the length he property."
therefore
W = 3%2F8L
or
W = .375L
In the area equation, replace W with .375L
L * .375L = 6
.375L^2 = 6
L^2 = 6%2F.375
L^2 = 16
L = sqrt%2816%29
L = 4 mi is the length
then
.375(4) = 1.5 mi is the width
The slope should be -1/2, because the line goes down 1 unit and then right 2 units.
Also it would be <u>y = -1/2x+1</u> in <u>y=mx+b</u>.
