Complete the proof that the base angles of an isosceles triangle are congruent. B StatemenIC Keasom AB BC Given Construct BD as the angle bisector of ZABC, where point Dis on AC. We can construct a bisector for any angle. Definition of angle bisector 4. BD BD Reflexive property ADAB E ADCB congruence ZA LC Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent. Did we prove the conclusion true for every isosceles triangle or only for this specific isosceles triangle? Choose 1 answer: Every isosceles triangle B. Only for this specific isosceles triangle

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Complete the proof that the base angles of an isosceles triangle are congruent.
B
A
C
StatemenIC
Keasom
AB BC
Given
Construct BD as the angle bisector of ZABC,
where point D is on AC.
We can construct a bisector for any angle.
Definition of angle bisector
4
BD BD
Reflexive property
ADAB E ADCB
congruence
ZA ZC
Corresponding parts of congruent
triangles are congruent.
Did we prove the conclusion true for every isosceles triangle or only for this specific isosceles triangle?
Choose 1 answer:
Every isosceles triangle
Only for this specific isosceles triangle
Transcribed Image Text:Complete the proof that the base angles of an isosceles triangle are congruent. B A C StatemenIC Keasom AB BC Given Construct BD as the angle bisector of ZABC, where point D is on AC. We can construct a bisector for any angle. Definition of angle bisector 4 BD BD Reflexive property ADAB E ADCB congruence ZA ZC Corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent. Did we prove the conclusion true for every isosceles triangle or only for this specific isosceles triangle? Choose 1 answer: Every isosceles triangle Only for this specific isosceles triangle
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