in the diagram AB is parallel to CD. AD and BC are straight lines. M is the midpoint of AD. prove that triangle AMB is congruent to triangle DMC

To prove that triangle \( \triangle AMB \) is congruent to triangle \( \triangle DMC \), we will use the following reasoning:

### Given:
- \( AB \parallel CD \) (AB is parallel to CD)
- \( AD \) and \( BC \) are straight lines.
- \( M \) is the midpoint of \( AD \).

### To prove:
- \( \triangle AMB \cong \triangle DMC \)

### Proof:

1. **Identify equal line segments:**
   - Since \( M \) is the midpoint of \( AD \), we know that \( AM = MD \). This gives us one pair of equal line segments:
     \[
     AM = MD
     \]

2. **Corresponding angles:**
   - Since \( AB \parallel CD \) and \( AD \) and \( BC \) are transversals cutting these parallel lines, the alternate interior angles are equal:
     - \( \angle BAM = \angle MDC \)  (Alternate interior angles)
     \[
     \angle BAM = \angle MDC
     \]

3. **Vertically opposite angles:**
   - Since \( AD \) and \( BC \) intersect at \( M \), we have vertically opposite angles:
     - \( \angle AMB = \angle DMC \)
     \[
     \angle AMB = \angle DMC
     \]

### Conclusion:
- We have two angles and the included side equal between triangles \( \triangle AMB \) and \( \triangle DMC \):
  - \( \angle BAM = \angle MDC \) (Alternate interior angles)
  - \( \angle AMB = \angle DMC \) (Vertically opposite angles)
  - \( AM = MD \) (Given as midpoint)
  
By the **ASA (Angle-Side-Angle)** criterion for congruence, we can conclude that:
\[
\triangle AMB \cong \triangle DMC
\]

This completes the proof.

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Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

1. How do alternate interior angles prove congruence in parallel lines?
2. What are the different criteria for proving triangle congruence (SSS, SAS, ASA, etc.)?
3. Can we prove congruence if \( M \) was not the midpoint of \( AD \)?
4. How does the concept of vertically opposite angles help in geometric proofs?
5. What role does the parallel condition play in determining triangle congruence here?

**Tip:** Always look for corresponding angles when working with parallel lines in geometry!

Learn how to prove triangle AMB congruent to triangle DMC using the ASA criterion (Angle-Side-Angle) in geometry. This problem involves parallel lines and midpoints, suitable for high school geometry students.

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