Arectangle is a parallelogram with what right angles?

Can someone explain the elimination method to me for this problem?

Acourgette seed and a pumpkin seed is planted p(courgette seed germinates) 4/5 and p(pumpkin seed germinates) = 1/6 what is the probability that both seds germinate

The architect's side view drawing of a saltbox-style house shows a post that supports the roof ridge. the support post is 8 ft tall. the distance from the front of the house to the support post is less than the distance from the post to the back of the house. how far from the front of the house is the support post positioned?