The figure below shows two triangles that were constructed using a compass and straightedge. Justin used the ASA postulate to prove that triangle XYZ is congruent to triangle ABC.

As part of the proof Justin showed that side YZ is congruent to side BC. Using this congruency, which of these other steps would Justin have likely performed to prove that the two triangles are congruent by the ASA postulate?

Question

The figure below shows two triangles that were constructed using a compass and straightedge. Justin used the ASA postulate to prove that triangle XYZ is congruent to triangle ABC.

As part of the proof Justin showed that side YZ is congruent to side BC. Using this congruency, which of these other steps would Justin have likely performed to prove that the two triangles are congruent by the ASA postulate?

anonymous · Answer

A.Place the compass on Y and draw an arc that passes through X.

B. Place the compass on X and draw an arc to cross side XY at L and side ZX at M . Place the compass on L and set the width of the compass to segment LM.

C. Place the compass on X and set the width to side XZ. Place the compass on A and draw an arc to cross side AC at point C.

D. Place the compass on Z and draw an arc to cross side YZ at L and side ZX at M. Place the compass on L and set the width of the compass to segment LM.

anonymous · Answer

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