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HELP PLEASE I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO DO THIS

HELP PLEASE I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO DO THIS-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation

We are told to prove that Triangle AEC is similar to Triangle BED

To prove, we are given steps to follow

Step 1

Statement

E is the midpoint of AB and CD

Reason

Given (this is given in the question)

Step 2

Statement

AE = EB

Reason

E is the midpoint of AB

Step 3

Statement

CE = ED

Reason

E is the midpoint of CD

Step 4

Statement

Angle AEC = Angle BED

Reason

Vertically opposite angles are equal. (These two angles are vertically opposite to each other)

Step 5

Statement

Triangle AEC = Triangle BED

Reason

The SAS rule for similarity explains that if we can prove that two sides and an included angle for two triangles are equal, then the two triangles are similar.

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