Concept explainers
(a)
Draw three sets of parallel lines k and l, s and t, and x and y. Draw shortest segment
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Calculation :
The three sets are :
(b)
Complete the table.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Calculation :
Since the segment
Set of parallel lines | ||
k and l | ||
s and t | ||
x and y |
(c)
Make a conjecture about the angle that the shortest segment forms with the parallel lines.
(c)
Answer to Problem 36PPS
Explanation of Solution
Calculation :
From part (b) , we have that the angle the shortest segment forms with the parallel lines is
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