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given: \\(\overline{bd} \cong \overline{ac}\\), \\(\overline{ba} \perp \overline{ad}\\) and \\(\overline{ad} \perp \overline{dc}\\).
prove: \\(\triangle bad \cong \triangle cda\\).

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\t\\(\overline{bd} \cong \overline{ac}\\)
1\t\\(\overline{ba} \perp \overline{ad}\\)
\t\\(\overline{ad} \perp \overline{dc}\\)\tgiven
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image of a rectangle with vertices labeled b, c, d, a (in order) and diagonals intersecting at e

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Right Angles

Since \( \overline{BA} \perp \overline{AD} \) and \( \overline{AD} \perp \overline{DC} \), \( \angle BAD \) and \( \angle CDA \) are right angles. So, \( \angle BAD \cong \angle CDA = 90^\circ \).

Step2: Identify Common Side

\( \overline{AD} \) is a common side to both \( \triangle BAD \) and \( \triangle CDA \), so \( \overline{AD} \cong \overline{AD} \) (Reflexive Property of Congruence).

Step3: Apply HL Congruence

We know \( \overline{BD} \cong \overline{AC} \) (Given), \( \angle BAD \cong \angle CDA \) (Right angles), and \( \overline{AD} \cong \overline{AD} \) (Common side). By the Hypotenuse - Leg (HL) Congruence Theorem for right triangles, \( \triangle BAD \cong \triangle CDA \).

Answer:

\(\triangle BAD \cong \triangle CDA\) is proven using the HL Congruence Theorem (right angles from perpendicularity, common side, and given congruent hypotenuses).