Question

The figure below shows triangle NRM with r2 = m2 + n2.


Ben constructed a right triangle EFD with legs m and n, as shown below.



He made the following table to prove that triangle NRM is a right triangle.

Statement Reason
1. r2 = m2 + n2 Given
2. f2 = m2 + n2 Pythagorean Theorem
3. f2 = r2 Substitution
4. f = r ?
5. Triangle NRM is congruent to triangle EFD SSS Postulate
6. Angle NRM is a right angle CPCTC
7. Triangle NRM is a right triangle Angle NRM is a right angle
Which reason best fits statement 4? (5 points)


SAS postulate
AAS postulate

Answer 1

@mathstudent55

Answer 2

@3mar @IrishBoy123

Answer 3

i think B

Answer 4

NO its D sorry!

Answer 5

Do you have a figure?

Answer 6

i posted the figure

Answer 7

I got it!

Answer 8

so?

Answer 9

It would be C, are you agree with that?