∡T ≅ ∡T reflexive property ∡SRT ≅ ∡RUT both are right angles ΔSTR ∽ ΔRTU two angles congruent in eachCPST Cross-multiplying --- ∡S ≅ ∡S reflexive property ∡SRT ≅ ∡SUR both are right angles ΔSTR ∽ ΔSRU two angles congruent in each CPST Cross-multiplying Equals added to equals Factor out ST on the left side: TU+SU = ST Whole = sum of parts Replacing equal by equal Same as what you had to prove. Edwin