222k views
4 votes
Given: ab dc and a=c which theorem or postulate can be used to prove δabd ≅ δcdb?

a. aa
b. asa
c. aas
d. ssa

User Shoother
by
8.4k points

1 Answer

1 vote

Final answer:

To prove ΔABD ≅ ΔCDB, the Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) congruence theorem is used, as two angles and a non-included side are congruent in each triangle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The concerned student's question is about proving the congruence of two triangles, ΔABD and ΔCDB, using a theorem or postulate. Given that ab is parallel to dc and a is equal to c, we can utilize the Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) congruence theorem to prove that the two triangles are congruent. This theorem states that two triangles are congruent if two angles and the non-included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the non-included side of another triangle.

By the given, we already have two pairs of congruent angles (angle A is congruent to angle C, angle B is congruent to angle D due to parallel lines and the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem). Additionally, side AD in ΔABD is equal to side CB in ΔCDB since a is equal to c. Therefore, the answer is C. AAS to prove that the two triangles are congruent.

User Jrz
by
8.3k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories