Question

Since it is given that AB ≅ AC, it must also be true that AB = AC. Assume ∠B and ∠C are not congruent. Then the measure of one angle is greater than the other. If m∠B > m∠C, then AC > AB because of the triangle parts relationship theorem. For the same reason, if m∠B < m∠C, then AC < AB. This is a contradiction to what is given. Therefore, it can be concluded that ________.

Answer 1

b. <B ~= <C

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: The required conclusion is

"if in triangle ABC, AB ≅ AC, then ∠B and ∠C must be congruent".

Step-by-step explanation: Given that in triangle ABC, AB ≅ AC, implies that AB = AC must be true. We are given to assume ∠B and ∠C are not congruent. Then the measure of one angle is greater than the other.

If m∠B > m∠C, then AC > AB because of the triangle parts relationship theorem.

For the same reason, if m∠B < m∠C, then AC < AB.

This is a contradiction to the given information.

We are to state the conclusion.

Since in the beginning, it is given that AB ≅ AC and we have assumed that ∠B and ∠C are not congruent, so

our assumption must be wrong.

That is, ∠B and ∠C must be congruent.

Thus, the required conclusion is

if in triangle ABC, AB ≅ AC, then ∠B and ∠C must be congruent.