If a scale factor of One-fifth is used to make a reduction, what is the base of the original triangle?

Parallelogram (A)

Question:

Sides KM and FH in the triangles below will be placed together to form a quadrilateral.

Triangle M L K. Side M L has a length of 15 and side L K has a length of 35. Angle L is 110 degrees. Triangle F G H. Side F G has a length of 35 and side G H has a length of 15. Angle G is 110 degrees.

Which best describes the quadrilateral that will be formed?

parallelogram

rectangle

rhombus

trapezoid

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

∆MLK:

Side ML = 15

Side LK = 35

Angle L = 110°

∆ FGH:

Side FG = 35

Side GH = 15

Angle G = 110°

Side MK and FH placed together to form a quadrilateral.

A quadrilateral is a polygon which has 4 sides.

See attachment for diagram

From the diagram and information given:

LK is parallel to FG

ML is parallel to GH

MK = FH

∠L = ∠G (opposite angles are congruent)

Since two pairs of opposite sides are parallel and opposite angles are congruent, it is a paralellogram.

A parallelogram is a quadrilateral which has pairs of opposite sides are parallel and equal.