Question 6 What is the reason for the statement in step 3? Given: B is a point on AC and ZD, ZE, and ZDBE are right angles. Prove: Δ ADB ~ Δ BEC E D 1. 2. Statements B Point is on AC ZD, ZE, and ZDRE are right angles m/D-m/E-m/DBE-90° Reasons Given Definition of right angle C

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## Question 6

### What is the reason for the statement in step 3?

**Given:** \( B \) is a point on \( \overline{AC} \) and \( \angle D\), \( \angle E\), and \( \angle DBE \) are right angles.

**Prove:** \( \triangle ADB \sim \triangle BEC \)

### Diagram Explanation:
The diagram shows two right triangles and a point \( B \) on line \( \overline{AC} \):

- **Triangle \( ADB \):** 
  - \( \angle D \) is a right angle (90°).
  - \( ADB \) is positioned on the left side of \( \overline{AC} \) with the right angle at \( D \).

- **Triangle \( BEC \):**
  - \( \angle E \) is a right angle (90°).
  - \( BEC \) is on the right side of \( \overline{AC} \) with the right angle at \( E \).

Both triangles share the same line \( \overline{AC} \), extending in different directions through point \( B \). 

### Statements and Reasons Table:

| Statements                                         | Reasons                        |
|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| 1. Point \( B \) is on \( \overline{AC} \).        | Given                          |
| \( \quad \angle D\), \( \angle E\), and \( \angle DBE \) are right angles. | Given                          |
| 2. \( m \angle D = m \angle E = m \angle DBE = 90^\circ \) | Definition of right angle     |
| 3.  |  |

**Explanation of Step 3 Needed Here:**

To complete step 3 in proving the similarity of triangles \( \triangle ADB \sim \triangle BEC \), we need to use criteria for triangle similarity, which could involve Angle-Angle (AA) criterion, Side-Angle-Side (SAS) criterion, or Side-Side-Side (SSS) criterion.

### Conclusion:
The similarity proof for \( \triangle ADB \sim \triangle BEC \) will require a specific reason for the third step, which generally might involve demonstrating the proportionality of sides or congruence of angles based on the given conditions and right angles throughout the
Transcribed Image Text:## Question 6 ### What is the reason for the statement in step 3? **Given:** \( B \) is a point on \( \overline{AC} \) and \( \angle D\), \( \angle E\), and \( \angle DBE \) are right angles. **Prove:** \( \triangle ADB \sim \triangle BEC \) ### Diagram Explanation: The diagram shows two right triangles and a point \( B \) on line \( \overline{AC} \): - **Triangle \( ADB \):** - \( \angle D \) is a right angle (90°). - \( ADB \) is positioned on the left side of \( \overline{AC} \) with the right angle at \( D \). - **Triangle \( BEC \):** - \( \angle E \) is a right angle (90°). - \( BEC \) is on the right side of \( \overline{AC} \) with the right angle at \( E \). Both triangles share the same line \( \overline{AC} \), extending in different directions through point \( B \). ### Statements and Reasons Table: | Statements | Reasons | |----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------| | 1. Point \( B \) is on \( \overline{AC} \). | Given | | \( \quad \angle D\), \( \angle E\), and \( \angle DBE \) are right angles. | Given | | 2. \( m \angle D = m \angle E = m \angle DBE = 90^\circ \) | Definition of right angle | | 3. | | **Explanation of Step 3 Needed Here:** To complete step 3 in proving the similarity of triangles \( \triangle ADB \sim \triangle BEC \), we need to use criteria for triangle similarity, which could involve Angle-Angle (AA) criterion, Side-Angle-Side (SAS) criterion, or Side-Side-Side (SSS) criterion. ### Conclusion: The similarity proof for \( \triangle ADB \sim \triangle BEC \) will require a specific reason for the third step, which generally might involve demonstrating the proportionality of sides or congruence of angles based on the given conditions and right angles throughout the
### Proof Table

| Statements                                                                 | Reasons                                  |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 1. Point B is on line AC                                                   | Given                                    |
| 2. ∠D, ∠E, and ∠DBE are right angles                                       | Given                                    |
| 3. m∠D = m∠E = m∠DBE = 90°                                                 | Definition of right angle                |
| 4. m∠A + m∠D + m∠ABD = 180°                                                |                                          |
| 5. m∠C + m∠E + m∠CBE = 180°                                                |                                          |
| 6. m∠ABD + m∠DBE + m∠CBE = 180°                                            | Substitution                             |
| 7. m∠A + 90° + m∠ABD = 180°                                                |                                          |
| 8. m∠C + 90° + m∠CBE = 180°                                                | Substitution Property of Equality        |
| 9. m∠ABD + 90° = m∠CBE = 180°                                              |                                          |
| 10. m∠A + m∠ABD = 90°                                                      | Subtraction Property of Equality         |
| 11. m∠C + m∠CBE = 90°                                                      |                                          |
| 12. m∠ABD + m∠CBE = 90°                                                    |                                          |
| 13. m∠ABD and m∠CBE are complementary                                      | Definition of Complementary              |
| 14. ∠C and ∠CBE are complementary                                          |                                          |
| 15. ∠C ≈ ∠CBE                                                              |                                          |
| 16. ∠C ≈ ∠ABD                                                              |                                          |
| 17. ∠ABD ≈ ∠BEC                                                           |                                          |

### Theory and Postulates

The checkboxes at the bottom of the image refer to the following geometry concepts:
- **A. Linear Pair Postulate**
- **B. Angle Addition Postulate with Angles Forming a Straight Angle**
- **C. Definition of Supplementary**
Transcribed Image Text:### Proof Table | Statements | Reasons | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | 1. Point B is on line AC | Given | | 2. ∠D, ∠E, and ∠DBE are right angles | Given | | 3. m∠D = m∠E = m∠DBE = 90° | Definition of right angle | | 4. m∠A + m∠D + m∠ABD = 180° | | | 5. m∠C + m∠E + m∠CBE = 180° | | | 6. m∠ABD + m∠DBE + m∠CBE = 180° | Substitution | | 7. m∠A + 90° + m∠ABD = 180° | | | 8. m∠C + 90° + m∠CBE = 180° | Substitution Property of Equality | | 9. m∠ABD + 90° = m∠CBE = 180° | | | 10. m∠A + m∠ABD = 90° | Subtraction Property of Equality | | 11. m∠C + m∠CBE = 90° | | | 12. m∠ABD + m∠CBE = 90° | | | 13. m∠ABD and m∠CBE are complementary | Definition of Complementary | | 14. ∠C and ∠CBE are complementary | | | 15. ∠C ≈ ∠CBE | | | 16. ∠C ≈ ∠ABD | | | 17. ∠ABD ≈ ∠BEC | | ### Theory and Postulates The checkboxes at the bottom of the image refer to the following geometry concepts: - **A. Linear Pair Postulate** - **B. Angle Addition Postulate with Angles Forming a Straight Angle** - **C. Definition of Supplementary**
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