Math Problem Statement

What triangle congruence theorem could you use to prove triangle ADE is congruent to triangle CBE?

Solution

To determine which triangle congruence theorem proves that triangle ADEADE is congruent to triangle CBECBE, let’s analyze the given diagram:

  1. Shared angle:

    • The triangles ADEADE and CBECBE share angle EE, so this angle is congruent between the two triangles.
  2. Side proportionality:

    • The segments ADAD and CBCB are marked as congruent (indicated by the matching single tick marks), which tells us that AD=CBAD = CB.
  3. Additional side:

    • The segments AEAE and BEBE are also marked as congruent (matching double tick marks), so AE=BEAE = BE.

Given the congruence of two sides and the included angle (side, angle, side), we can apply the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Triangle Congruence Theorem to prove the congruence of triangles ADEADE and CBECBE.

The correct answer is: Side-Angle-Side Triangle Congruence Theorem.

Would you like any further explanation on the solution?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What conditions are necessary for the Angle-Side-Angle Congruence Theorem?
  2. Can two triangles be congruent if only two angles are congruent without a corresponding side?
  3. How does the Side-Side-Side (SSS) Congruence Theorem differ from SAS?
  4. How would the proof change if ADCBAD \neq CB but the angles at AA and BB were congruent?
  5. Can the SSA (Side-Side-Angle) theorem prove triangle congruence?

Tip: When proving triangle congruence, always check for matching sides and angles in the correct order based on the theorem you're using.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Congruence
Geometry

Formulas

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Theorems

Side-Angle-Side Triangle Congruence Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12