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Complete the proof of the following theorem: "The diagonals of an isosceles trapezoid are congruent." Trapezoid ABCD B Given: with AB || DC and AD = BC Prove: AC = BD

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter10: Analytic Geometry

Section10.4: Analytic Proofs

Problem 4E: In Exercises 1 to 17, complete an analytic proof for each theorem. The diagonals of an isosceles...

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Complete the proof of the
following theorem:
"The diagonals of an isosceles
trapezoid are congruent."
Trapezoid ABCD
B
Given:
with AB || DC and
AD = BC
Prove:
AC = BD

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