4. Section 8.4
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Use the information to prove that △ AFC and △ BFC by the HL (Hypotenuse Leg) Congruence Theorem.
See solution.
Let's start by adding the given information to the diagram.
Also, because △ AFC and △ BFC share FC as a side, we know that this side is congruent by the Reflexive Property of Equality.
The fourth statements says that AC≅BC because AC and BC are both radii of the circle.
With this information we can claim congruence between △ AFC and △ BFC by the HL (Hypotenuse Leg) Congruence Theorem. Since AF and FB are corresponding sides, we can finally claim that AF≅ FB. Let's complete the missing statements and reasons.
Statements
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Reasons
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1. AB⊥ DE and DE is a diameter of C.
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1. Given
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2. ∠ AFC and ∠ BFC are right angles
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2. Definition of perpendicular lines
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3. FC≅FC
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3. Reflexive Property of Equality
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4. AC≅BC
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4. Definition of a Circle (radii must be equal)
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5. △ AFC≅ △ BFC
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5. HL ≅
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6. AF≅ FB
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6. ≅ Δ → ≅ parts
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