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∠fgk ≅ ∠hji, overline{gh} ≅ overline{jk}, and ∠fkg ≅ ∠ihj. complete the proof that △hji ≅ △kfg.
statement\treason
1 ∠fgk ≅ ∠hji\tgiven
2 overline{gh} ≅ overline{jk}\tgiven
3 ∠fkg ≅ ∠ihj\tgiven
4 gk = jk + gj\tadditive property of length
5 hj = gh + gj\t
6 gk = gh + gj\tsubstitution
7 hj = gk\ttransitive property of equality
Step1: Identify given congruences
$\angle FGK \cong \angle HJI$, $\overline{GH} \cong \overline{JK}$, $\angle FKG \cong \angle IHJ$
Step2: Apply segment addition
$\overline{GK} = \overline{JK} + \overline{GJ}$, $\overline{HJ} = \overline{GH} + \overline{GJ}$
Step3: Substitute congruent segments
Since $\overline{GH} \cong \overline{JK}$, substitute into $\overline{HJ} = \overline{GH} + \overline{GJ}$ to get $\overline{HJ} = \overline{JK} + \overline{GJ}$
Step4: Use transitive equality
From $\overline{GK} = \overline{JK} + \overline{GJ}$ and $\overline{HJ} = \overline{JK} + \overline{GJ}$, we get $\overline{HJ} = \overline{GK}$
Step5: Match ASA congruence
We have $\angle HJI \cong \angle FGK$, $\overline{HJ} \cong \overline{GK}$, $\angle IHJ \cong \angle FKG$, so $\triangle HIJ \cong \triangle KFG$ by ASA
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| Statement | Reason |
|---|---|
| 2. $\overline{GH} \cong \overline{JK}$ | Given |
| 3. $\angle FKG \cong \angle IHJ$ | Given |
| 4. $GK = JK + GJ$ | Additive Property of Length |
| 5. $HJ = GH + GJ$ | Additive Property of Length |
| 6. $GK = GH + GJ$ | Substitution |
| 7. $HJ = GK$ | Transitive Property of Equality |
| 8. $\triangle HIJ \cong \triangle KFG$ | ASA |
Final proof completion: The missing reason for Statement 5 is Additive Property of Length, and the final congruence $\triangle HIJ \cong \triangle KFG$ is proven by ASA.