2:23 PM Wed Feb 19 \( 20 \% \) mylabschool.pearson.com ChatGP \( { }^{-} \) Max Headro... Encore: The... The Mystery... Enter Game... parallel lines... Geometry Period 11 Mckennah Person 02/19/25 2:22 PM This quiz: 23 point(s) \( \equiv \) Quiz: parallel lines chapter quiz Question 3 of 23 possible This question: 1 Submit quiz point(s) possible Question list Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Question 6 Question 7 Question 8 Question 9 Question 10 Question 11 The following statement describes a competition swimming pool. Based only on the statement, make a conclusion about the lane ropes, one touch pad, or both touch pads of the competition swimming pool. Explain. The lane ropes are each perpendicular to one touch pad. The touch pads are \( \square \) each other because they are all perpendicular to either touch pad. the same touch pad. the same lane ropes. the opposite touch pad. different touch pads. neither touch pad. different lane ropes. Next

To analyze the statement about the competition swimming pool and draw a conclusion regarding the lane ropes and touch pads, let's break down the information provided. ### Known Conditions: 1. The lane ropes are each perpendicular to one touch pad. ### Analyzing the Statement: - **Perpendicular Lines**: When two lines are perpendicular, they intersect at a right angle (90 degrees). - **Touch Pads**: The problem mentions "one touch pad" and implies there are at least two touch pads in total. ### Conclusion: Since the lane ropes are each perpendicular to one touch pad, we can infer the following: - If all lane ropes are perpendicular to the same touch pad, then they are not necessarily perpendicular to the other touch pad (if it exists). - The touch pads themselves must be positioned in such a way that they are not parallel to each other, as they are both affected by the perpendicular lane ropes. ### Options Analysis: Now, let's evaluate the options provided: 1. **each other because they are all perpendicular to either touch pad.** - This is not necessarily true since the statement only confirms the relationship of the lane ropes to one touch pad. 2. **the same touch pad.** - This is possible but does not conclude anything about the relationship between the touch pads themselves. 3. **the same lane ropes.** - This is irrelevant as it does not address the relationship between the touch pads. 4. **the opposite touch pad.** - This could be true if the touch pads are positioned accordingly, but it is not a definitive conclusion based on the given information. 5. **different touch pads.** - This is a possibility but not a conclusion we can definitively draw. 6. **neither touch pad.** - This contradicts the information provided. 7. **different lane ropes.** - This is irrelevant to the conclusion about the touch pads. ### Best Conclusion: The most logical conclusion based on the information provided is that the touch pads are **the opposite touch pad**. This is because the lane ropes being perpendicular to one touch pad suggests that the other touch pad must be positioned in a way that maintains the perpendicular relationship. Thus, the answer is: **The touch pads are the opposite touch pad.**