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in exercises 1 - 6 you are given a diagram that is marked with given information.
give the reason for each key step of the proof.
a 1. prove: \\( \overline { n e } \cong \overline { o s } \\)
key steps of proof:
a. \\( \triangle r n x \cong \triangle l o y \\)
b. \\( \angle x \cong \angle y \\)
c. \\( \triangle n e x \cong \triangle o s y \\)
d. \\( \overline { n e } \cong \overline { o s } \\)
- prove: \\( \overline { b e } \cong \overline { d f } \\)
key steps of proof:
a. \\( \triangle a b c \cong \triangle c d a \\)
b. \\( \angle 1 \cong \angle 2 \\)
c. \\( \triangle a b e \cong \triangle c d f \\)
d. \\( \overline { b e } \cong \overline { d f } \\)
1. Prove: \(\overline{NE}\cong\overline{OS}\)
a. \(\triangle RNX\cong\triangle LOY\)
By SSS (Side - Side - Side) congruence criterion (since the sides of the triangles are marked as equal in the diagram).
b. \(\angle X\cong\angle Y\)
Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent (CPCTC).
c. \(\triangle NEX\cong\triangle OSY\)
By ASA (Angle - Side - Angle) congruence criterion (we know \(\angle X\cong\angle Y\) from part b, and from the diagram, we can assume some side - angle - side relationships based on the markings).
d. \(\overline{NE}\cong\overline{OS}\)
Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent (CPCTC).
2. Prove: \(\overline{BE}\cong\overline{DF}\)
a. \(\triangle ABC\cong\triangle CDA\)
By SSS (Side - Side - Side) congruence criterion (as the sides of the triangles are marked as equal in the diagram).
b. \(\angle1\cong\angle2\)
Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent (CPCTC).
c. \(\triangle ABE\cong\triangle CDF\)
By AAS (Angle - Angle - Side) congruence criterion (we know \(\angle1\cong\angle2\) from part b, and from the diagram, we can assume some right - angle and side relationships).
d. \(\overline{BE}\cong\overline{DF}\)
Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent (CPCTC).
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1.
- a. SSS
- b. CPCTC
- c. ASA
- d. CPCTC
2.
- a. SSS
- b. CPCTC
- c. AAS
- d. CPCTC