The problem asks whether line segment $\overline{AB}$ is congruent to line segment $\overline{XY}$ in the given circle. We need to explain our reasoning. The available options are to fill in the blanks: "Is $\overline{AB} \cong \overline{XY}$? Explain. Select Choice all Select Choice of the same circle Select Choice congruent."
2025/4/27
1. Problem Description
The problem asks whether line segment is congruent to line segment in the given circle. We need to explain our reasoning. The available options are to fill in the blanks:
"Is ? Explain.
Select Choice all Select Choice of the same circle Select Choice congruent."
2. Solution Steps
From the given diagram, we can observe the following:
- since they are all radii of the same circle.
- and are vertical angles, so .
Using the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) congruence theorem, if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding two sides and included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
In triangles and :
- (both are radii of the same circle)
- (vertical angles)
- (both are radii of the same circle)
Therefore, by SAS.
Since , corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent (CPCTC). Hence, .
The complete sentence should be:
"Is ? Explain.
all radii of the same circle and vertical angles are congruent."
3. Final Answer
all radii of the same circle and vertical angles are congruent.