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in the diagram, \\(\\overline{dg} \\parallel \\overline{ef}\\). what ad…

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in the diagram, \\(\overline{dg} \parallel \overline{ef}\\).

what additional information would prove that defg is an isosceles trapezoid?

\\(\bigcirc\\) \\(\overline{de} \cong \overline{gf}\\)
\\(\bigcirc\\) \\(\overline{de} \cong \overline{dg}\\)
\\(\bigcirc\\) \\(\overline{ef} \cong \overline{dg}\\)
\\(\bigcirc\\) \\(\overline{ef} \cong \overline{gf}\\)

Explanation:

Identify the given geometric properties

$$ \overline{DG} \parallel \overline{EF} $$

Apply the definition of an isosceles trapezoid

An isosceles trapezoid is a trapezoid in which the non-parallel sides (legs) are congruent:

$$ \overline{DE} \cong \overline{GF} $$

Answer:

  • (A) \(\overline{DE} \cong \overline{GF}\) (Correct answer)
  • (B) \(\overline{DE} \cong \overline{DG}\)
  • (C) \(\overline{EF} \cong \overline{DG}\)
  • (D) \(\overline{EF} \cong \overline{GF}\)