Math Problem Statement

Given that FG is perpendicular to DE, and G is the midpoint of DE, prove that triangle DFG is congruent to triangle EFG.

Solution

Let me analyze the given diagram and solve the problem.The problem requires proving DFGEFG\triangle DFG \cong \triangle EFG based on the given information.

Given:

  1. FGDE\overline{FG} \perp \overline{DE} (indicating that FGFG is perpendicular to DEDE).
  2. GG is the midpoint of DE\overline{DE}.

To Prove:

DFGEFG\triangle DFG \cong \triangle EFG.


Proof:

  1. Midpoint Definition: GG is the midpoint of DE\overline{DE}, so: DGGE.\overline{DG} \cong \overline{GE}.

  2. Perpendicular Bisector: FGDE\overline{FG} \perp \overline{DE}, meaning: DGF=EGF=90.\angle DGF = \angle EGF = 90^\circ.

  3. Shared Side: FG\overline{FG} is common to both DFG\triangle DFG and EFG\triangle EFG, so: FGFG.\overline{FG} \cong \overline{FG}.

  4. Conclusion (RHS Congruence): By the RHS (Right Angle-Hypotenuse-Side) Congruence Theorem, DFGEFG\triangle DFG \cong \triangle EFG because:

    • Both triangles have a right angle (DGF=EGF=90\angle DGF = \angle EGF = 90^\circ),
    • Their hypotenuses are congruent (DGGE\overline{DG} \cong \overline{GE}),
    • They share a common side (( \overline{FG} \

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Perpendicularity
Midpoints

Formulas

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Theorems

Right Angle-Hypotenuse-Side (RHS) Congruence Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10