http://www.ck12.org Chapter 4. Triangles and Congruence
TABLE4.9:
Statement Reason
1.AB∼=DC,BE∼=CE 1. Given
2.^6 AEB∼=^6 DEC 2. Vertical Angle Theorem
3. 4 ABE∼= 4 ACE 3. SAS postulate
Practice
Are the pairs of triangles congruent? If so, write the congruence statement and why.
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State the additional piece of information needed to show that each pair of triangles is congruent.
- Use SAS
- Use SAS
- Use SAS
Complete the proofs below.
7.Given:Bis a midpoint ofDCAB⊥DCProve: 4 ABD∼= 4 ABC
8.Given:ABis an angle bisector of^6 DACAD∼=ACProve: 4 ABD∼= 4 ABC
9.Given:Bis the midpoint ofDEandAC^6 ABEis a right angleProve: 4 ABE∼= 4 CBD
10.Given:DBis the angle bisector of^6 ADCAD∼=DCProve: 4 ABD∼= 4 CBD
For each pair of triangles, write what needs to be congruent in order for the triangles to be congruent by SAS. Then,
write the congruence statement for the triangles.
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