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For the given figure, we will prove the triangles (BGH) and (BDH) are congruent

As shown in the figure:

ΔFGE is an equilateral triangle because the measure of its angles are equal

So, FG = GE

The triangles (GEH) and (DEH) have the following:

1) GE = DE ( because FG = GE and FG = DE )

2) m∠GEH = m∠DEH ( given as shown )

3) EH = EH ( reflexive property )

So, ΔGEH ≅ Δ DEH by SAS

As a result of CBCTC:

GH = DH

m∠EHG = m∠DHE

And The angle EHB has a measure of 180 (straight line angle )

So, m∠GHB = m∠DHB

So, the triangles (BGH) and (BDH) have the following:

1) GH = DH (proved from the congruent triangles (GEH) and (DEH) )

2) m∠GHB = m∠DHB ( proved )

3) BH = BH ( reflexive property )

So,

ΔBGH ≅ Δ BDH by SAS

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