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math challenge II-A geometry chapter 5 problem 5.21

 
 
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math challenge II-A geometry chapter 5 problem 5.21
by Zeyin Wu - Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 8:35 AM
 

I don't understand why AC=CE. Are triangle ADC and CDE congruent?

 
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Re: math challenge II-A geometry chapter 5 problem 5.21
by John Lensmire - Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 10:50 AM
 

I'm not sure about an AC = CE in 5.21. Are you talking about 5.23 here? I've updated the proof of 5.23 the self-paced course quiz, so you should be able to review again. Hopefully the updated version makes things more clear.

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回复: math challenge II-A geometry chapter 5 problem 5.21
by Zeyin Wu - Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 4:06 PM
 

Yes thanks!