Using the given information, decide whether the two triangles must be congruent. If so write the congruence and identify the postulate. If not, write not possible. 83. PR bisects ZQPS & PROS P APQR = A by R 84. ALMN is an isosceles triangle with vertex M. MP bisects LN 4. P by ALMPANMP by ALMP A 85. C is the midpoint of AD and BE B C AABC=A 4A = 4D by by D

Using the given information, decide whether the two triangles must be congruent. If so write the congruence and identify the postulate. If not, write not possible. 83. PR bisects ZQPS & PROS P APQR = A by R 84. ALMN is an isosceles triangle with vertex M. MP bisects LN 4. P by ALMPANMP by ALMP A 85. C is the midpoint of AD and BE B C AABC=A 4A = 4D by by D

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.2: Similar Polygons

Problem 11E: a Does the similarity relationship have a reflexive property for triangles and polygons in general?...

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