Chapter 4.4, Problem 47SR

To determine

The property that justifies the given statement.

Answer to Problem 47SR

The property used is Transitive Property.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given statement is:

  $EF=GH\text{ and GH = JK, then EF = JK}\text{.}$

Calculation:

According to the Transitive Property;

If $a=b\text{ and b = c, then a = c}\text{.}$

Therefore,

  $\begin{array}{l}EF=GH\\ EF=JK\end{array}$

The property used is Transitive Property.