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Proving trapezoid theorems Geometry

Proving trapezoid theorems Geometry-example-1
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Proving trapezoid theorems Geometry-example-1
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ΔABD ≅ ΔACD by SAS, therefore;


\overline {BD} \cong \overline {CA} by CPCTC

Explanation:

The two column proof is presented as follows;

Statement
{} Reason

ABCD is a trapezoid
{} Given


\overline {BA} \cong \overline {CD}
{} Given


\overline {BC} \parallel \overline {AD}
{} Definition of a trapezoid

ABCD is an isosceles trapezoid
{} Left and right leg are equal

∠BAD ≅ ∠CDA
{} Base angle of an isosceles trapezoid are congruent


\overline {AD} \cong \overline {AD}
{} Reflexive property

ΔABD ≅ ΔACD
{} By SAS rule of congruency


\overline {BD} \cong \overline {CA}
{} CPCTC

CPCTC; Congruent Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent

SAS; Side Angle Side rule of congruency

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