Question

1. can you use the sss postulate or the sas postulate to prove △abc and △aed are congruent? by sas only neither apply by sss only both apply

Explanation:

Step1: Identify side - side - side (SSS)

From the figure, we see that \(AB = AE\), \(BC=ED\), and \(AC = AD\). So, we can use SSS (Side - Side - Side) postulate as all three pairs of corresponding sides are equal.

Step2: Identify side - angle - side (SAS)

We know \(AB = AE\), \(\angle BAC=\angle EAD\) (vertically opposite angles are equal), and \(AC = AD\). So, we can also use SAS (Side - Angle - Side) postulate.

Answer:

D. both apply