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If you prove that ∆WXZ is congruent to ∆YZX, which general statement best describes what you have proved?

A.Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

B. Diagonals of a parallelogram are congruent.

C. Opposite sides of a parallelogram are congruent.

D. The diagonal of a parallelogram connects two non-consecutive vertices.

User GBleaney
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Final answer:

Proving that ΔWXZ is congruent to ΔYZX does not directly prove any of the provided statements about a parallelogram without additional context. Likely, it could imply that diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other, but more information is needed.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you prove that ΔWXZ is congruent to ΔYZX, you have demonstrated the congruence of triangles within a geometric figure, likely referencing elements of a parallelogram. However, the specific elements such as sides or diagonals are not indicated in the proof of congruence between the triangles in question.

From the options you have provided and general geometric principles, proving congruent triangles within a figure doesn't necessarily directly prove any of those statements without additional context. If we assume ΔWXZ and ΔYZX are created by a diagonal of a parallelogram, congruent triangles might imply that diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other (Option A). However, it could also relate to the congruence of opposite sides depending on the specifics of the figure, not the diagonals being congruent (Option B), because congruence of triangles does not guarantee equal length of diagonals, just segments within the triangles.

User Dimitre Radoulov
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I'm gonna say C. Opposite sides of a parallelogram are congruent.
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