Question

Given: ABCE is a rectangle. D is the midpoint of CE.
Prove: AD= BD.

Answer 1

well, if D is the midpoint of CE that makes segments ED and CD congruent

Answer 2

Yes, but what how can I prove that?

Answer 3

If a midpoint divides a segment, then it divides it into two congruent segments

Answer 4

I understand, I just don't know the terminology, for when I type under the "Reasons" column in the question.

Answer 5

have you learned detour proofs yet

Answer 6

No I don't think I have.

Answer 7

@inowalst do you think you could help me with this?

Answer 8

@confluxepic can you help me understand this?