The segments shown below could form a triangle. A. True B. False
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: DE║BC
To prove:
Statements Reasons
1). DE║BC 1). Given
2). ∠1 ≅ ∠4, ∠3 ≅ ∠4 2). Corresponding angles theorem
3). ΔADE ~ ΔABC 3). AA Similarity theorem
4). 4). Corresponding sides are proportional
5). 5). Segment addition postulate
6). 6).
7). 7). Subtract 1 from both sides
8). 8). Take the reciprocal of both sides