<u>Answer</u>
2nd diagram
<u>Explanation.</u>
When contraction a parallel line from a point say N, outside the line, the first thing is to draw a line from point N to the that line.
The point where this line from N intersect with line, name it say P. From this point you can use the properties of angles in a parallel lines to construct the parallel line.
The line NP can act like a transverse of the two parallel lines. The diagram 2 shows first step.
4k-36 = 9k-44
add 36 to both sides:
4k =9k-8
subtract 9k from each side
-5k=-8
k = -8 / -5 = 8/5
39 ÷ 4 is 9, with a remainder of 3. Then, you put 3 as the numerator, so your answer is 9 3/4. Hope this helps!
Red to total I believe is 12/23
