Question

Triangle Proofs Please help

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Statement . . . . Reason

2. ∆ADB, ∆ACB are isosceles . . . . definition of isosceles triangle

3. AD ≅ BD

and ∠CAE ≅ ∠CBE . . . . definition of isosceles triangle

4. ∠CAE = ∠CAD +∠DAE

and ∠CBE = ∠CBD +∠DBE . . . . angle addition postulate

5. ∠CAD +∠DAE ≅ ∠CBD +∠DBE . . . . substitution property of equality

6. ∠CAD +∠DAE ≅ ∠CBD +∠DAE . . . . substitution property of equality

7. ∠CAD ≅ ∠CBD . . . . subtraction property of equality

8. ∆CAD ≅ ∆CBD . . . . SAS congruence postulate

9. ∠ACD ≅ ∠BCD . . . . CPCTC

10. DC bisects ∠ACB . . . . definition of angle bisector