The slope of MN is - 3. Which segments are parallel to MN? Select each correct answer.

A = RS, where R is at (1, 3) and S is at (4, 2)

B = PQ, where P is at (5, 6) and Q is at (8, 7)

C = TU, where T is at (8, 1) and U is at (5, 10)

D = WX, where W is at (2, 6) and X is at (4, 0)

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Kassandra Watkins

2 June, 18:48

The slope of MN is - 3. Which segments are parallel to MN? Select each correct answer.

A = RS, where R is at (1, 3) and S is at (4, 2)

B = PQ, where P is at (5, 6) and Q is at (8, 7)

C = TU, where T is at (8, 1) and U is at (5, 10)

D = WX, where W is at (2, 6) and X is at (4, 0)

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Todd Fernandez · Answer 1

The slope of MN is - 3. The segments that are parallel to MN are the segments that have the same slope as MN which is equal to - 3. The slope of segment TU is equal to:

(10-1) / (5-8) = - 3 so they are parallel

The slope of WX is also - 3 so they are also parallel.

The slope of MN is - 3. Which segments are parallel to MN? Select each correct answer.A = RS, where R is at (1, 3) and S is at (4, 2)B = PQ, where P is at (5, 6) and Q is at (8, 7)C = TU, where T is at (8, 1) and U is at (5, 10)D = WX, where W is at (2, 6) and X is at (4, 0)

The slope of MN is - 3. Which segments are parallel to MN? Select each correct answer.

A = RS, where R is at (1, 3) and S is at (4, 2)

B = PQ, where P is at (5, 6) and Q is at (8, 7)

C = TU, where T is at (8, 1) and U is at (5, 10)

D = WX, where W is at (2, 6) and X is at (4, 0)