LeaP Math G8 Week 7 Q3a
LeaP Math G8 Week 7 Q3a
Below are the definitions, theorems, and postulates that can be used in
proving triangle congruence.
Statements Reasons
1. ΔAMR and ΔBGT are right triangles. 1.Given
2. R ≅ T, 𝑀𝑅 ≅ 𝐺𝑇 2. Given
3. M ≅ G are right angles 3. Definition of right Δ
4. M ≅ G 4. Right angles are congruent
5. ΔAMR ≅ ΔBGT 5. By ASA Postulate
6. 𝐴𝑅 ≅ 𝐵𝑇 7. CPCTC
Statements Reasons
1. 𝐹𝐽 bisects CJH 1. Given
2. 𝐽𝐶 ≅ 𝐽𝐻 2. Given
3. FJC ≅ FJH 3. Definition of bisector
4. FJ = FJ 4. RPE
5. 𝐹𝐽 ≅ 𝐹𝐽 5. Segments of equal length are
congruent.
6. ΔFJC ≅ ΔFJH 6. By SAS Postulate
7. C ≅ H 5. CPCTC
Statements Reasons
1. 1. Given
2. 𝐴𝑇 bisects 𝐵𝐶. 2.
3. 3. Definition of equilateral triangle.
4. 𝐵𝑇 ≅ 𝐶𝑇 4.
5. 𝐴𝑇 = 𝐴𝑇 5. RPE
6. 𝐴𝑇 ≅ 𝐴𝑇 6. Segments of equal length are
congruent.
7. 6.
8. BAT ≅ CAT 5. CPCTC
Statements Reasons
1. ΔOPR is isosceles. 1.
2. 2.Given
3. 3.
4. 𝑅𝑆 ≅ 𝑂𝑆 4.
5. PS = PS 5. RPE
6. 6.
7. ΔPSO ≅ ΔPSR 7.
8. O ≅ R 7. CPCTC
Statements Reasons
1. 1.Given
2. 𝐾𝑂 ≅ 𝑇𝑂 2.
3. 3. Definition of bisector
4. KOM and TOE are vertical angles 4.
5. Vertical angles are
5.
congruent
6 . ΔKOT ≅ ΔTOE 6.
7. M ≅ E 7.
Statements Reasons
1. 1. Given
2. ACB ≅ ACD 2.
3. 3. Definition of bisector
4. 4. Reflexive PE
5. 𝐾𝑂 ≅ 𝑇𝑂 5.
6. 6. By ASA Postulate
7. 7.