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- name the property of equality that the statement illustrates.
cd = cd
- in the diagram, \\( \overline { a b } \cong \overline { c d } \\) and \\( \overline { c d } \cong \overline { b c } \\). find bc.
- complete the two-column proof of the vertical angles congruence theorem.
given \\( \angle 1 \\) and \\( \angle 3 \\) are vertical angles.
prove \\( \angle 1 \cong \angle 3 \\)
- in the figure, \\( z x = 2 x + 3, y w = 3 x + 2 \\), and \\( y x = 2 \\). find the perimeter of \\( \delta v y z \\).
Question 6
The reflexive property of equality states that any quantity is equal to itself. In the statement \(CD = CD\), the segment \(CD\) is equal to itself.
Step1: Use the transitive property of congruence
Since \(\overline{AB}\cong\overline{CD}\) and \(\overline{CD}\cong\overline{BC}\), by the transitive property \(\overline{AB}\cong\overline{BC}\). Then, if \(AB=x + 2\) and \(CD=8 - x\) (and \(AB = CD\) because of congruence), we set up the equation \(x+2=8 - x\).
Step2: Solve the equation for \(x\)
Add \(x\) to both sides: \(x+x+2=8 - x+x\), which simplifies to \(2x+2 = 8\). Subtract 2 from both sides: \(2x+2-2=8 - 2\), so \(2x=6\). Divide both sides by 2: \(x = 3\).
Step3: Find the length of \(BC\)
Since \(BC=AB=x + 2\), substitute \(x = 3\) into the expression. Then \(BC=3+2=5\).
Step1: Use the Linear Pair Postulate
By the Linear Pair Postulate, if \(\angle1\) and \(\angle2\) are a linear pair, then \(\angle1+\angle2 = 180^{\circ}\). Also, if \(\angle2\) and \(\angle3\) are a linear pair, then \(\angle2+\angle3=180^{\circ}\). So, the statement for row 3 is \(\angle1+\angle2 = 180^{\circ}\), \(\angle2+\angle3=180^{\circ}\)
Step2: Use the Subtraction Property of Equality
From \(\angle1+\angle2=\angle2+\angle3\) (since both equal \(180^{\circ}\)), subtract \(\angle2\) from both sides. By the Subtraction Property of Equality, \(\angle1=\angle3\), and in terms of congruence \(\angle1\cong\angle3\). So, the reason for row 4 is Subtraction Property of Equality (or Congruent Supplements Theorem)
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