Question

1. mk = mk 2. reflexive property of equality 3. gk = mk + gm; mh = mk + kh 3. segment addition postulate 4. gk = mk + kh; mh = mk + kh 4. substitution property of equality 5. gk = mh 5. ____ what is the correct reason for statement 5? reflexive property of equality symmetric property of equality transitive property of equality subtraction property of equality

Explanation:

The transitive property of equality states that if a = b and b = c, then a = c. In statement 4, we have GK = MK + KH and MH = MK + KH. Since both GK and MH are equal to the same expression (MK + KH), by the transitive property of equality, GK = MH.

Answer:

Transitive property of equality