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In the figure, BP = BQ and PC = QA. Which of the following postulates prove AB = BC?

In the figure, BP = BQ and PC = QA. Which of the following postulates prove AB = BC-example-1

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Answer:

Segment Addition Postulate

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Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

Segment addition postulate states that "if a point Q lies on a segment joining two points A and B, then AQ + BQ = AB"

By this postulate,

AQ + BQ = AB

BP + PC = BC

Since, BP ≅ BQ and PC ≅ QA

Therefore, BP + PC ≅ BQ + QA

BC ≅ AB

Option (C) will be the answer.

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