Question

Use the information and diagram to complete the proof. Given: C is the midpoint of AD¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯.∠BAC≅∠EDC Prove: △BAC≅△EDC Triangles A B C and D E C share vertex C, where C is between A & D and C is between B & E. Angles A & D are right angles.© 2016 StrongMind. Created using GeoGebra. Statements Reasons 1. ∠BAC≅∠EDC 1. Given 2. C is the midpoint of AD¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯. 2. Given 3. C bisects AD¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯. 3. Definition of midpoint 4. AC¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯≅CD¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 4. Definition of bisect 5. ∠ACB and ∠DCE are vertical angles. 5. Definition of vertical angles 6. ∠ACB≅∠DCE 6. Vertical Angle Theorem 7. △BAC≅△EDC 7. _[blank]_ Stephanie and Miranda disagree about which reason goes in the blank for Statement 7.Stephanie states that the missing reason is the ASA Congruence Theorem, but Miranda says the missing reason is the SAS Congruence Postulate.Answer the following two questions.Which student, if either, is correct? Why? Select two answers: one for Question 1 and one for Question 2.

Answer 1

Given:

Stephanie is correct. Because:

`\begin{gathered} \angle A\cong\angle D \\ \\ AC\cong DC \\ \\ \angle C\cong\angle C \end{gathered}`

Thus, the proof shows that two pairs of corresponding angles and the included sides are congruent.