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given: \\(\overline{am} \cong \overline{cp}\\), \\(\overline{cm} \cong \overline{gp}\\), \\(c\\) is the midpoint of \\(\overline{ag}\\)\
prove: \\(\triangle acm \cong \triangle\\)\
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| statements | reasons | \ |
| --- | --- | \ |
| 1. | 1. given | \ |
| 2. | 2. given | \ |
| 3. \\(\underline{\quad} \cong \underline{\quad}\\) | 3. def. of a \underline{\quad} | \ |
| 4. | 4. | \ |
| 5. | 5. |
Step1: Analyze Given Information
We know \( \overline{AM} \cong \overline{CP} \) (given), \( \overline{CM} \cong \overline{GP} \) (given), and \( C \) is the midpoint of \( \overline{AG} \), so \( \overline{AC} \cong \overline{CG} \) (by definition of midpoint).
Step2: Identify Congruence Criterion
We have three pairs of congruent sides: \( \overline{AM} \cong \overline{CP} \), \( \overline{CM} \cong \overline{GP} \), \( \overline{AC} \cong \overline{CG} \). So by SSS (Side - Side - Side) congruence criterion, \( \triangle ACM \cong \triangle CGP \) (wait, maybe a typo, but following the problem's prove \( \triangle ACM \cong \triangle... \)). Let's fill the table:
- Statement 1: \( \overline{AM} \cong \overline{CP} \) (Reason: Given)
- Statement 2: \( \overline{CM} \cong \overline{GP} \) (Reason: Given)
- Statement 3: \( \overline{AC} \cong \overline{CG} \) (Reason: Def. of a midpoint, since \( C \) is midpoint of \( \overline{AG} \))
- Statement 4: \( \triangle ACM \cong \triangle CGP \) (Wait, maybe the other triangle, but assuming the correct triangles, using SSS)
- Reason for Step 4: SSS (Side - Side - Side) Congruence Postulate
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- Statement: \( \overline{AM} \cong \overline{CP} \); 2. Statement: \( \overline{CM} \cong \overline{GP} \); 3. Statement: \( \overline{AC} \cong \overline{CG} \), Reason: midpoint; 4. Statement: \( \triangle ACM \cong \triangle [correct triangle] \), Reason: SSS. (Filling the table as per geometric proof steps)