When constructing parallel lines with a compass and straightedge, how should you start the construction?

a. measure the length of the original line and make an arc.
b. create a line that intersects the given line with your straightedge.
c. open the compass to the width of the line and draw two arcs.
d. use a straightedge to create two arcs above and below the line.

The isosceles triangle has two sides of equal length, a, that sre longer than the length of the base ,b. the equation 2a+b=15.7 can be used to find the sides length. if one of the longer sides is 6.3 centimeters what is the length of the base

14 pointslet x be the seats in the small van and y the seats in the large van. how many seats does the large van have? a company uses two vans to transport worker from a free parking lot to the workplace between 7: 00 and 9: 00a. m. one van has 9 more seats than the other. the smaller van makes two trips every morning while the larger one makes only one trip. the two vans can transport 69 people, maximum. how many seats does the larger van have?

Asquare picture with sides of 32 inches is to be mounted on a square mat with sides of 52 inches. find the area of the mat that will remain uncovered by the picture.