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PLEASE HELP ASAP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Given:
DC || AB
DC = AB

Based on the given information and the algebraic and geometric properties presented or proven thus far, choose the congruence theorem that could be used to prove the triangles congruent. If it is not possible to prove the triangles are congruent, choose "not possible".

SSS
SAS
SSA
not possible

PLEASE HELP ASAP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Given: DC || AB DC = AB Based-example-1

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Answer:

SAS Postulate

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User Andrybak
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With DC = AB, you have a pair of sides.
Then with the parallel lines, you get angles 2 and 3 are congruent because they are alternate interior angles.
Finally, side AC is congruent to side AC. That gives you another pair of congruent sides.
You can use SAS.
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