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Problem 1

Given:

  1. ACAC bisects BDBD.
  2. ADABAD \cong AB.

To Prove: ABCADC\triangle ABC \cong \triangle ADC.

Step 1: Understand the problem

We need to show the two triangles, ABC\triangle ABC and ADC\triangle ADC, are congruent. For this, we'll use congruence postulates like Side-Angle-Side (SAS) or Side-Side-Side (SSS).

Step 2: Set up a column proof

StatementReason
ACAC bisects BDBDGiven
ADABAD \cong ABGiven
BCDCBC \cong DCACAC bisects BDBD, so segments are equal
ACACAC \cong ACReflexive property of congruence
ABCADC\triangle ABC \cong \triangle ADCSide-Side-Side (SSS) Congruence Postulate

Explanation:

  1. Since ACAC bisects BDBD, it divides BDBD into two equal parts: BCDCBC \cong DC.
  2. ADABAD \cong AB is given directly.
  3. ACAC is the same for both triangles (shared side).
  4. By SSS postulate, the triangles are congruent.

Problem 2

Given:

  1. JLGFJL \perp GF, KLHFKL \perp HF.
  2. J\angle J and G\angle G are right angles.

To Prove: JKLGHF\triangle JKL \cong \triangle GHF.

Step 1: Understand the problem

The problem asks to prove that the two triangles are congruent. Right triangles often use the Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) theorem for congruence.

Step 2: Set up a column proof

StatementReason
JLGFJL \perp GF, KLHFKL \perp HFGiven
J\angle J and G\angle G are right anglesGiven
JLGFJL \cong GFPerpendicularity implies legs form right angles
KLHFKL \cong HFPerpendicularity implies legs are equal
JKLGHF\triangle JKL \cong \triangle GHFHypotenuse-Leg (HL) Congruence Theorem

Explanation:

  1. JLGFJL \perp GF and KLHFKL \perp HF, so the triangles contain right angles.
  2. JLJL and GFGF are congruent (given).
  3. Similarly, KLHFKL \cong HF.
  4. The hypotenuses JKJK and GHGH are equal because both triangles share the same length segments.
  5. Using the HL theorem, the triangles are congruent.

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Related Questions:

  1. How is the reflexive property applied in geometry proofs?
  2. What is the difference between the SSS and SAS postulates?
  3. When do we use the Hypotenuse-Leg theorem?
  4. Can two triangles be congruent without all sides equal? Why?
  5. What role do perpendicularity and bisectors play in triangle congruence?

Tip: Always identify shared sides or angles in triangles to simplify congruence proofs!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Congruence
Bisectors
Perpendicularity
Right Triangles

Formulas

SSS (Side-Side-Side) Congruence Postulate
HL (Hypotenuse-Leg) Theorem

Theorems

Reflexive Property of Congruence
SSS Congruence Postulate
HL Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10