Given: In ∆ABC, DE || AC .
Prove: BD/BA = BE/BC

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Given: In ∆ABC, DE || AC .
Prove:  BD/BA = BE/BC

anonymous · Answer

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The two-column proof with missing statements and reasons proves that if a line parallel to one side of a triangle also intersects the other two sides, the line divides the sides proportionally.

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Complete the proof by entering the correct statements and reasons.

mathstudent55 · Answer

3. <BDE is congr to <BAC      3. When parallel lines are instersected by a transversal, corresponding angles are congruent

anonymous · Answer

thats all I have to write for the answer?

mathstudent55 · Answer

That was statement 3 and reason 3.
You also need statement and reason 6

mathstudent55 · Answer

6. BD/BA = BE/BC         6. The lengths of corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much I appreciate it! is there any way you can help me with my first question as well?

mathstudent55 · Answer

where is it?

anonymous · Answer

http://openstudy.com/users/carzuck123#/updates/50c0037ae4b0231994eccfa3