SOLUTION: Given: D is the midpoint of BC; AE=1/2 BC Prove: CD and AE are congruent Statement: 1. D is the midpoint of BC 2. CD=1/2 BC 3. AE=1/2 BC 4. CD≅AE Give th

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Question 776664: Given: D is the midpoint of BC; AE=1/2 BC
Prove: CD and AE are congruent
Statement:
1. D is the midpoint of BC
2. CD=1/2 BC
3. AE=1/2 BC
4. CD≅AE
Give the missing reasons for the proof:
Answer by fcabanski(1391)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1. D is the midpoint of BC : Given


2. CD=1/2 BC : Definition of mid point


3. AE=1/2 BC : Given


4. CD≅AE : Definition of congruent.



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