EXAMPLE 1 Use congruent triangles Explain how you can use the given information to prove that the hanglider parts are congruent. GIVEN 1 2, ∠ RTQ RTS PROVE QT ST
EXAMPLE 2 Use congruent triangles for measurement Use the following method to find the distance across a river, from point N to point P. Surveying Place a stake at K on the near side so that NK NP Find M, the midpoint of NK . Locate the point L so that NK KL and L, P, and M are collinear.
EXAMPLE 2 Use congruent triangles for measurement Explain how this plan allows you to find the distance.
EXAMPLE 3 Plan a proof involving pairs of triangles Use the given information to write a plan for proof. GIVEN 1 2, 3 4 PROVE BCD DCE
GUIDED PRACTICE for Examples 2 and 3 No matter how far apart the strikes at K and M are placed the triangles will be congruent by ASA. Using the information in the diagram at the right, write a plan to prove that PTU UQP.
Daily Homework Quiz Tell which triangles you can show are congruent in order to prove AE = DE. What postulate or theorem would you use? 1.
Daily Homework Quiz Write a plan to prove 1 2. 2.