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complete the proof.
given: \\( \overline { f g } \\| \overline { k l }, \overline { f g } \cong \overline { k l } \\)
prove: \\( \triangle f g k \cong \triangle k l f \\)
complete the proof below.
| statement | reasons |
|---|---|
| 2. \\( \overline { f g } \cong \overline { k l } \\) | 2. given |
| 3. \\( \overline { f k } \cong \overline { f k } \\) | 3. reflexive property of \\( \cong \\) |
| 4. | 4. |
\\( \angle f g k \cong \angle k l f \\)
\\( \angle g f k \cong \angle l k f \\)
\\( \angle g k f \cong \angle l f k \\)
\\( \overline { f l } \cong \overline { k g } \\)
Step1: Use the property of parallel lines
When \(FG\parallel KL\), the alternate - interior angles are equal. So, \(\angle GFK\cong\angle LKF\) (because \(FG\parallel KL\) and \(FK\) is a transversal, alternate - interior angles theorem).
Step2: Prove the congruence of triangles
We have \(FG\cong KL\) (given), \(FK\cong FK\) (reflexive property of congruence), and \(\angle GFK\cong\angle LKF\) (from step 1). By the Side - Angle - Side (SAS) congruence criterion, \(\triangle FGK\cong\triangle KLF\).
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- \(\angle GFK\cong\angle LKF\); 4. Alternate - interior angles theorem (since \(FG\parallel KL\) and \(FK\) is a transversal)