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what is the length of (overline{bc}), given that figure (abcd) is a rectangle?

diagram of rectangle with vertices a (bottom - left), d (bottom - right, (ad = 16)), b (top - left, (ab = 22)), c (top - right)

a. 22
b. 8
c. 16
d. 11

Explanation:

Step1: Recall rectangle properties

In a rectangle, opposite sides are equal. So, \( \overline{BC} \) and \( \overline{AD} \) are opposite sides.

Step2: Identify length of \( \overline{AD} \)

From the diagram, \( AD = 16 \). Since \( BC = AD \) (opposite sides of rectangle), \( BC = 16 \).

Answer:

C. 16