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the diagram below is a right rectangular prism. all the angles shown measure 90°. complete the following sentence.
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(overline{dc}) and (overline{fb}) are parallel .
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall Prism Properties

In a right rectangular prism, opposite edges are parallel and congruent, and edges meeting at a vertex are perpendicular.

Step2: Analyze Edges \( \overline{DC} \) and \( \overline{FB} \)

In the prism, \( \overline{DC} \) and \( \overline{FB} \) are both vertical (or along the same direction) and do not intersect, so they are parallel. Wait, but the notice says the answer was wrong. Wait, maybe the diagram has labels. Wait, maybe I mislabeled. Wait, in a right rectangular prism, edges like \( DC \) and \( FB \) – wait, maybe they are perpendicular? No, no. Wait, maybe the original diagram: let's think again. Wait, in a right rectangular prism, adjacent edges are perpendicular. Wait, no, \( DC \) and \( FB \) – maybe they are parallel. Wait, maybe the user's initial answer was correct, but the system had a glitch? No, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, no, in a right rectangular prism, edges that are in the same "column" or "row" are parallel. So \( \overline{DC} \) and \( \overline{FB} \) should be parallel. Wait, maybe the problem was about perpendicular? No, the user wrote parallel. Wait, maybe the correct answer is parallel. Wait, maybe the system's notice is wrong, but according to prism properties, \( \overline{DC} \) and \( \overline{FB} \) are parallel.

Answer:

parallel