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given: \\(\overline{pd}\\) is the perpendicular bisector of \\(\overline{ab}), and point \\(h\\) is on \\(\overline{pd}). prove: the points on the perpendicular bisector of a line segment are equidistant from the segment endpoints. move options to the table to complete the proof.
| statement | reason |
|---|---|
| __ = __ | reflexive property |
| m\\(\angle\\)__ = m\\(\angle\\)__ = 90° | definition of perpendicular lines |
| \\(\triangle\\)__ \\(\cong\\) \\(\triangle\\)__ | sas |
| \\(\overline{ha}\\) \\(\cong\\) \\(\overline{hb}\\) | cpctc |
Step1: Define bisector
$AD = BD$
Step2: Apply reflexive property
$HD=HD$
Step3: Define perpendicular lines
$m\angle ADH=m\angle BDH = 90^{\circ}$
Step4: Prove triangle - congruence
$\triangle ADH\cong\triangle BDH$ (by SAS since $AD = BD$, $\angle ADH=\angle BDH$, and $HD = HD$)
Step5: Use CPCTC
Since $\triangle ADH\cong\triangle BDH$, by CPCTC (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent), $HA\cong HB$
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Statement 1: $AD = BD$; Reason 1: Definition of bisector
Statement 2: $HD = HD$; Reason 2: Reflexive property
Statement 3: $m\angle ADH=m\angle BDH = 90^{\circ}$; Reason 3: Definition of perpendicular lines
Statement 4: $\triangle ADH\cong\triangle BDH$; Reason 4: SAS
Statement 5: $HA\cong HB$; Reason 5: CPCTC