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18. Prove that the opposite sides of a rectangle are congruent. (Hint: Assume one side, say AB, has length greater than that of the opposite side CD. What construction can you make on segment AB? Use the Exterior Angle Inequality.)

18. Prove that the opposite sides of a rectangle are congruent. (Hint: Assume one side, say AB, has length greater than that of the opposite side CD. What construction can you make on segment AB? Use the Exterior Angle Inequality.)

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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18. Prove that the opposite sides of a rectangle are congruent. (Hint: Assume one side, say AB, has length greater than that of the opposite side CD. What construction can you make on segment AB? Use the Exterior Angle Inequality.)
Transcribed Image Text:18. Prove that the opposite sides of a rectangle are congruent. (Hint: Assume one side, say AB, has length greater than that of the opposite side CD. What construction can you make on segment AB? Use the Exterior Angle Inequality.)
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