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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The following is an incorrect flowchart proving that point L, lying on line LM which is a perpendicular bisector of segment JK, is equidistant from points J and K:

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the error in this flowchart? JL and KL are equal in length, according to the definition of a midpoint. The arrow between ΔJNL ≅ ΔKNL and segment J L is congruent to segment K L points in the wrong direction. Segments JL and KL need to be constructed using a straightedge. Triangles JNL and KNL are congruent by the Angle-Angle Side (AAS) Postulate.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The flowchart says that the triangles are cong by AAS, we see that the triangles are congruent by SAS [side-angle-side] .. So I guess that would be the wrong part!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think thats right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

alright, thanks for ur help

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