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$overline{gh} cong overline{ef}$ and $overline{ef} parallel overline{gh…

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$overline{gh} cong overline{ef}$ and $overline{ef} parallel overline{gh}$. complete the proof that $\triangle efg cong \triangle ghe$.

statementreason
2$overline{ef} parallel overline{gh}$given
3$angle egh cong angle feg$alternate interior angles theorem
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify shared side

$\overline{EG} \cong \overline{GE}$ (Reflexive Property of Congruence)

Step2: Apply SAS congruence

We have $\overline{GH} \cong \overline{EF}$, $\angle EGH \cong \angle FEG$, and $\overline{EG} \cong \overline{GE}$. By the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Congruence Postulate, $\triangle EFG \cong \triangle GHE$.

Completed Proof Table Row 4:
StatementReason
$\triangle EFG \cong \triangle GHE$Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Congruence Postulate

Answer:

$\triangle EFG \cong \triangle GHE$