Given that B is the midpoint of line AC and line BC is congruent to line DE.
The following statements and reasons, proves that line AB is congruent to line DE.
Statement Reasons
1. B is the midpoint of line AC Given
2. Line AB is congruent to line BC. Midpoint of a line segment
3. Line BC is congruent to line DE Given
4. Line AB is congruent to line DE Transitive property