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In a word processing document or on a separate piece of paper, use the guide to construct a two column proof proving that triangle RST is congruent to triangle RSQ given that RS ⊥ ST, RS ⊥ SQ, and ∠STR ≅ ∠SQR.

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1)
\overline{RS} \perp \overline{ST}, \overline{RS} \perp \overline{SQ}, \angle STR \cong \angle SQR (given)

2)
\overline{RS} \cong \overline{RS} (reflexive property)

3)
\angle RST and
\angle RSQ are right angles (perpendicular lines form right angles)

4)
\triangle RST \cong \triangle RSQ (AAS)

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