Math Problem Statement

If  bisects ∠ACD, what additional information could be used to prove  ΔABC ≅ ΔDBC using SAS? Select three options.

m∠ABC = 125° and AB ≅ DB

ΔACD is isosceles with base AD

ΔABD is isosceles with base AD

CD = 52 cm

AB = 29 cm

Solution

To prove that triangles ΔABC\Delta ABC and ΔDBC\Delta DBC are congruent using the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) criterion, we need to demonstrate the following:

  1. One pair of corresponding sides is congruent (AB ≅ DB or AC ≅ DC).
  2. The included angle between those sides is congruent (ABC=DBC\angle ABC = \angle DBC).
  3. The other pair of corresponding sides is congruent (BC ≅ BC, since it is a common side).

Let's evaluate the given options:

  1. mABC=125m\angle ABC = 125^\circ and ABDBAB \cong DB:

    • ABDBAB \cong DB gives us a congruent side pair, and if ABC\angle ABC and DBC\angle DBC are the same (since CD\overline{CD} bisects ACD\angle ACD, the two angles ABC\angle ABC and DBC\angle DBC could be congruent), this satisfies the SAS condition.
  2. ΔACD\Delta ACD is isosceles with base ADAD:

    • Since ΔACD\Delta ACD is isosceles, we know AC=DCAC = DC. This provides congruent sides, and since ABDB\overline{AB} \cong \overline{DB}, and the included angle ABC=DBC\angle ABC = \angle DBC, this can be used to prove SAS congruence.
  3. ΔABD\Delta ABD is isosceles with base ADAD:

    • This doesn't directly help with proving ΔABCΔDBC\Delta ABC \cong \Delta DBC under the SAS criterion, as it doesn't specify the congruency of sides that would link to the other triangle ΔDBC\Delta DBC.
  4. CD=52CD = 52 cm:

    • This is just a length of side CDCD, but without context, it doesn't directly aid in proving the congruency of the two triangles under SAS.
  5. AB=29AB = 29 cm:

    • This specifies the length of ABAB but doesn't directly compare with any other side or help with the angles, so it isn't enough by itself to prove congruency using SAS.

The three options that contribute to proving ΔABCΔDBC\Delta ABC \cong \Delta DBC by SAS are:

  1. mABC=125m\angle ABC = 125^\circ and ABDBAB \cong DB.
  2. ΔACD\Delta ACD is isosceles with base ADAD.
  3. AB=29AB = 29 cm (as it supports congruent side pairing with DBDB).

Would you like further explanation or any additional clarifications?

Related questions:

  1. How do you prove triangle congruence using other criteria like ASA or AAS?
  2. What does the "Angle Bisector Theorem" state and how does it relate to this problem?
  3. What happens if two angles and a non-included side are known? How can that be used in triangle congruence?
  4. Can the Pythagorean Theorem be used in triangle congruence, and if so, when?
  5. How does symmetry affect triangle congruence?

Tip: In geometric proofs, drawing clear diagrams often helps you see how certain sides and angles are related. This can make recognizing congruency conditions easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Congruence
SAS Criterion
Isosceles Triangles
Angle Bisector

Formulas

SAS Congruence Criterion (Side-Angle-Side)

Theorems

SAS Congruence Theorem
Isosceles Triangle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11