Question

The table shows the proof of the relationship between the slopes of two perpendicular lines. What is the missing statement in step 2?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{AB}{BC} = \frac{CE}{ED}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

The attached proof

Required

Complete the missing piece

In (a), we have:

$\triangle ABC \to \triangle CED$

This implies that, the following sides are similar:

$AB \to CE$

$AC \to CD$

$BC \to ED$

An equation that compares the triangle can be any of:

$\frac{AB}{BC} = \frac{CE}{ED}$

$\frac{AB}{AC} = \frac{CE}{CD}$

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From the options;

$\frac{AB}{BC} = \frac{CE}{ED}$ is true