Directions: Explain the following problem using the concept of triangle congruency. 1. The figure shows a side view of an ironing board. So that the board may be positioned at several different heights, the legs are hinged at H, and point B is free to slide along a track on the underside. In addition, CH = BH and AH = DH. Using congruent triangles, explain how this design ensures that, no matter what height the board is set to, it will always remain horizontal. B

Directions: Explain the following problem using the concept of triangle congruency. 1. The figure shows a side view of an ironing board. So that the board may be positioned at several different heights, the legs are hinged at H, and point B is free to slide along a track on the underside. In addition, CH = BH and AH = DH. Using congruent triangles, explain how this design ensures that, no matter what height the board is set to, it will always remain horizontal. B

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter4: Quadrilaterals

Section4.3: The Rectangle, Square, And Rhombus

Problem 42E: a Argue that the midpoint of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equidistant from the three...

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