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Given: AB = CD and BC = AD.

Prove: AB l| CD and BC || AD.

I need the reasons and the statements!!

Given: AB = CD and BC = AD. Prove: AB l| CD and BC || AD. I need the reasons and the-example-1
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Final answer:

The question asks to prove that line segments AB and CD, and BC and AD are parallel given that AB equals CD and BC equals AD. This suggests the presence of a parallelogram, where opposite sides being equal means they are also parallel. However, the additional information provided is not directly relevant.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question seems to be asking for a proof involving line segments and their lengths being equal to prove parallel lines. In geometry, if we have line segments that are of equal length, they might be sides of a parallelogram. One of the properties of a parallelogram is that opposite sides are parallel.

To prove that AB is parallel to CD and BC is parallel to AD, we would start by establishing that we have a parallelogram based on the given information. Since AB = CD and BC = AD, we can say that both pairs of opposite sides are equal, which is a defining characteristic of a parallelogram. By definition of a parallelogram, this would automatically mean that AB is parallel to CD, and BC is parallel to AD.

However, the information provided in between the lines seems to be unrelated to the question asked, as it discusses vector operations, similarity of triangles, probability, and volume of a parallelepiped. These concepts are not directly relevant to proving parallel lines in the context of a parallelogram based on the properties of side lengths.

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Step-by-step explanation:

AC = AC by reflexive

∆ABC = ∆CDA by SSS

Angle CAD = angle ACB by CPCTC

Since alt interior angles are congruent, BC //AD

Repeat the same process to show AB//CD

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