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4. Section 8.4
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Exercise 85 Page 461

Use the information to prove that △ AFC and △ BFC by the HL (Hypotenuse Leg) Congruence Theorem.

See solution.

Practice makes perfect

Let's start by adding the given information to the diagram.

Since ∠ AFC and ∠ BFC are angles made by AB and DE, which are perpendicular, we know that they are both right angles.

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
Reasons
1.
AB⊥ DE and DE is a diameter of C.
1.
Given
2.
∠ AFC and ∠ BFC are right angles
2.
Definition of perpendicular lines
3.
FC≅FC
3.
Reflexive Property of Equality
4.
AC≅BC
4.
Definition of a Circle (radii must be equal)
5.
△ AFC≅ △ BFC
5.
HL ≅
6.
AF≅ FB
6.
≅ Δ → ≅ parts