Gideon has prepared the following two-column proof below. He is given that ∠OLN ≅ ∠LNO and he is trying to prove that ΔOLE ≅ ΔON
E. Triangle OLN, where angle OLN is congruent to angle LNO
Step Statement Reason
1 ∠OLN ≅ ∠LNO Given
2 Draw OE as a perpendicular bisector to LN by Construction
3 m∠LEO = 90° Definition of a Perpendicular Bisector
4 m∠NEO = 90° Definition of a Perpendicular Bisector
5 LE ≅ EN Definition of a Perpendicular Bisector
6 OL ≅ ON CPCTC
7 ∠LEO ≅ ∠NEO Substitution Property of Equality
8 ΔOLE ≅ ΔONE Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) Postulate
Gideon made two errors in the proof. Identify and correct the errors.
36 + x would be your answer. When something is 'increased', you are adding to it. Such as saying 47 increased by -5x is the same as 47 + (-5x). If this wasn't the answer you were looking for, let me know. For now, I hope this helped:)