Math Problem Statement

Han wrote a proof that triangle BCD is congruent to triangle DAB. Han's proof is incomplete.

Solution

The problem asks which statement belongs in the missing blank to complete the proof of triangle congruence between BCD\triangle BCD and DAB\triangle DAB. Let's analyze it step by step based on the given diagram and statements:

Key information:

  • Line ABDCAB \parallel DC, and DBDB is a transversal. Therefore, angles CDB\angle CDB and ADB\angle ADB are alternate interior angles and congruent.
  • Side DB=BDDB = BD since it's the same segment.
  • Angle A=CA = C as they are both right angles.
  • By the Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) congruence theorem, BCDDAB\triangle BCD \cong \triangle DAB.

The missing step likely involves confirming that the triangles have corresponding sides congruent or parallel to set up the ASA congruence.

Answer Choices:

  1. "Side DA is parallel to side BC by the converse of the Same Side Interior Angle Theorem": This is correct. Since ABDCAB \parallel DC and DBDB is a transversal, the same logic of alternate interior angles applies, showing that DABCDA \parallel BC. This completes the proof needed for triangle congruence.

The correct statement to fill in the blank is the first option.

Would you like further details, or do you have questions about this?

Here are five related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What is the Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) theorem?
  2. How does the Alternate Interior Angle Theorem apply to parallel lines and transversals?
  3. Why is A\angle A congruent to C\angle C in this diagram?
  4. Can we use the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) theorem instead of ASA here?
  5. How do you differentiate between the converse and the direct form of a theorem in geometry?

Tip: Always look for key parallel line relationships when working with angle congruences in triangle proofs.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle congruence
Parallel lines
Transversals
Angles

Formulas

Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) Congruence Theorem

Theorems

Same Side Interior Angle Theorem
Angle-Side-Angle Congruence Theorem
Parallel Postulate
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12