Complete the proof of the Converse of the Triangle Proportionality Theorem.

Understand the Problem
The question is asking to complete a proof regarding the Converse of the Triangle Proportionality Theorem by filling in missing reasons for the given statements related to triangles and proportions.
Answer
1. Given 2. Corresponding Angles Postulate 3. Addition Property of Equality 4. Substitution 5. Properties of fractions 6. Reflexive Property of Congruence 7. Substitution 8. Side-Angle-Side Similarity Theorem 9. Corresponding Angles of similar triangles are congruent. 10. Converse of the Triangle Proportionality Theorem
Answer for screen readers
- Given
- Corresponding Angles Postulate
- Addition Property of Equality
- Substitution
- Properties of fractions
- Reflexive Property of Congruence
- Substitution
- Side-Angle-Side Similarity Theorem
- Corresponding Angles of similar triangles are congruent.
- Converse of the Triangle Proportionality Theorem
Steps to Solve
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Fill in for Statement 2
The angles $\angle GEH$ and $\angle DEF$ are corresponding angles formed by the transversal $DE$ intersecting the parallel lines $DF$ and $GH$.
Thus, we can use the property of corresponding angles.
Reason: Corresponding Angles Postulate. -
Fill in for Statement 3
Since $\angle GEH$ and $\angle DEF$ are equal, we can add 1 (which represents an equality of angles) to the existing equation to keep the comparison valid.
Reason: Addition Property of Equality. -
Fill in for Statement 6
Here, we state that the segments $FE$ and $DE$ are equal lengths due to equality established in the previous steps involving proportions.
Reason: Reflexive Property of Congruence. -
Fill in for Statement 8
Triangles $\triangle FDE$ and $\triangle HGE$ are similar by the Angle-Angle (AA) criterion for triangle similarity, given that two angles are equal.
Reason: Side-Angle-Side Similarity Theorem. -
Fill in for Statement 10
By the properties of proportion and the similarity established between the two triangles, we conclude that $DF$ is parallel to $GH$.
Reason: Converse of the Triangle Proportionality Theorem.
- Given
- Corresponding Angles Postulate
- Addition Property of Equality
- Substitution
- Properties of fractions
- Reflexive Property of Congruence
- Substitution
- Side-Angle-Side Similarity Theorem
- Corresponding Angles of similar triangles are congruent.
- Converse of the Triangle Proportionality Theorem
More Information
The relationships established in this proof reinforce the understanding of how similar triangles interact within parallel alignment. By proving that angles are congruent and using properties of equality and similarity, one can derive parallel lines from triangle proportions.
Tips
- Misapplying angle relationships can lead to incorrect conclusions about similarity; ensure to check that corresponding angles truly correspond when using the Angle-Angle postulate.
- Confusing properties of equality/multiplication when transitioning between steps may introduce errors; carefully track how properties are applied in proofs.
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