Prove that the sides opposite the congruent base angles of a triangle are congruent. Be sure to create and name the appropriate geometric figures

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mathstudent55 · Answer

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mathstudent55 · Answer

Is this what you need to do?

bia_gonzalex · Answer

it has to be in a written form.@mathstudent55

mathstudent55 · Answer

Do you need a two-column proof, or just a general outline of the steps to prove this?

mathstudent55 · Answer

First, draw segment BE, which bisects angle B and intersects segment AC at point E,
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mathstudent55 · Answer

By the definition of angle bisector, angles ABD and CBD are congruent.
Also, segment BD is congruent to itself.
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