Adrian is using an indirect method to prove that segment DE is not parallel to segment BC in the triangle ABC shown.

He starts with the assumption that segment DE is parallel to segment BC.

Which inequality will he use to contradict the assumption? ...

A.) 5:3 ≠ 6:10

B.) 5:8 ≠ 6:4

C.) 5:8 ≠ 6:10

D.) 5:3 ≠ 5:6

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Mikayla Mcguire

Mathematics

8 October, 07:31

Adrian is using an indirect method to prove that segment DE is not parallel to segment BC in the triangle ABC shown.

He starts with the assumption that segment DE is parallel to segment BC.

Which inequality will he use to contradict the assumption? ...

A.) 5:3 ≠ 6:10

B.) 5:8 ≠ 6:4

C.) 5:8 ≠ 6:10

D.) 5:3 ≠ 5:6

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Kelsey Bolton · Answer 1

In your question where Adrian used an indirect method to prove that sement DE is not a parallel to segment BC in the triangle ABC that is shown in your diagram. The inequality that he could use to contradict the assumptions is C. 5:8 is not equals 6:10