The problem asks to prove that line segment $\overline{GH}$ is congruent to line segment $\overline{WV}$ using the given flowchart. The diagram shows two triangles, $\triangle GIH$ and $\triangle UWV$. From the diagram, we can identify the following congruent parts: $\angle G \cong \angle W$, $\angle I \cong \angle U$, and $\overline{GI} \cong \overline{WU}$.
2025/3/10
1. Problem Description
The problem asks to prove that line segment is congruent to line segment using the given flowchart. The diagram shows two triangles, and . From the diagram, we can identify the following congruent parts: , , and .
2. Solution Steps
We are given , , and .
Since two angles of a triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, the third angles are congruent by the Third Angles Theorem. Therefore, .
Third Angles Theorem: If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, then the third angles are congruent.
Since , and , we have by ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) Congruence Postulate.
ASA Congruence Postulate: If two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the included side of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
Since , we have corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent (CPCTC). Therefore, .
CPCTC: Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent.
Here's the completed flowchart:
1. Statement: $\angle G \cong \angle W$
Reason: Given
2. Statement: $\overline{GI} \cong \overline{WU}$
Reason: Given
3. Statement: $\angle I \cong \angle U$
Reason: Given
4. Statement: $\triangle GIH \cong \triangle UWV$
Reason: ASA Congruence Postulate
5. Statement: $\overline{GH} \cong \overline{WV}$
Reason: CPCTC