SOLUTION: Can you write a two column proof for this problem?
Given: B, C, D are between A and E respectively
BC congruent to CD, C is the midpoint of AE
Prove: AD=BE
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Question 662858: Can you write a two column proof for this problem?
Given: B, C, D are between A and E respectively
BC congruent to CD, C is the midpoint of AE
Prove: AD=BE
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
AC congruent CE by defn midpoint, BC congruent CD given, AD = AC + CD and BE = BC + CE by the partition postulate, AC + CD = AC + BC by substitution, AC + BC = BC + CE by substitution, AC + CD = BC + CE by transitive equality, therefore AD = BE by substitution, Q.E.D.
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