Answer
Yes, the two red segments are parallel to one another.
According to the side-splitter theorem, if a line is parallel to a side of a triangle and intersects the other two sides, then those two sides are divided proportionately.
Let's set up a proportion for the sides whose values are given in the figure. If the ratios are equal to one another, then we can conclude that the red segments are parallel:
$\frac{20}{16} = \frac{15}{12}$
Simplify each ratio by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor:
$\frac{5}{4} = \frac{5}{4}$
The ratios are equal to one another; therefore, the red segments are parallel to one another.
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