To draw: and label a diagram, and to prove the given statement.
Answer to Problem 22WE
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Given statement:
In an isosceles triangle, if the angle between the congruent sides is bisected, then two congruent
Calculation:
SSS Postulate: if there sides of triangle are equal to the three corresponding sides of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
SAS Postulate: If two sides and the angle included between them of triangle are equal to the two corresponding sides and the angle included between them of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
ASA Postulate: If two
Given:
An isosceles triangle
Prove:
Proof:
Statements | Reasons |
1. is the bisector of | Given |
2. | Definition of bisector of an angle |
3. | Given |
4. | Reflexive property |
5. | SAS Postulate |
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