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This image contains a proof for the congruence of triangles \( \triangle SUV \cong \triangle UST \). Here's a step-by-step explanation of the proof:

1. **\( \overline{ST} \parallel \overline{UV} \)** (Given)
   - This states that line segment \( \overline{ST} \) is parallel to line segment \( \overline{UV} \), which is given in the problem.
   
2. **\( \overline{UV} \cong \overline{ST} \)** (Given)
   - Line segment \( \overline{UV} \) is congruent to line segment \( \overline{ST} \), also a given fact.

3. **\( \angle SUV \cong \angle TSU \)** (Alternate Interior Angles Theorem)
   - By the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, since \( \overline{ST} \parallel \overline{UV} \) and \( \overline{SU} \) is a transversal, the corresponding angles \( \angle SUV \) and \( \angle TSU \) are congruent.

4. **\( \overline{SU} \cong \overline{SU} \)** (Reflexive Property of Congruence)
   - The side \( \overline{SU} \) is congruent to itself by the Reflexive Property.

5. **\( \triangle SUV \cong \triangle UST \)** (Final step: \( SAS \) Congruence Theorem)
   - Triangles \( \triangle SUV \) and \( \triangle UST \) are congruent by the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Congruence Theorem, as two sides and the included angle are congruent.

Would you like a further breakdown of any of these steps, or details on the SAS Congruence Theorem?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:
1. How does the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem apply to parallel lines?
2. What is the importance of the Reflexive Property in geometric proofs?
3. Can two triangles be congruent if they only share one angle and one side?
4. What other methods, besides SAS, can prove triangle congruence?
5. How do transversals affect the angles formed by parallel lines?

**Tip:** When proving triangle congruence, ensure you identify corresponding parts (sides and angles) correctly and choose the appropriate congruence theorem (e.g., SAS, SSS, or ASA).

Complete the proof that ∆SUV ≅ ∆UST.

Learn how to prove that triangles ∆SUV and ∆UST are congruent using the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, Reflexive Property of Congruence, and the SAS Congruence Theorem. This problem is designed for students in Grades 8-10 studying congruent triangles and geometric proofs.

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