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Use the diagram to find GH. FH. =. FG + GH. 36. 21 + GH. =. 15. GH. =. EXAMPLE 3. Find a length. SOLUTION. Use the Segment Addition Postulate to write an equation. Then solve the equation to find GH. Segment Addition Postulate. Substitute 36 for FH and 21 for FG.
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Use the diagram to find GH. FH = FG+ GH 36 21+GH = 15 GH = EXAMPLE 3 Find a length SOLUTION Use the Segment Addition Postulate to write an equation. Then solve the equation to find GH. Segment Addition Postulate. Substitute 36 for FHand 21 for FG. Subtract 21 from each side.
Plot J(– 3, 4), K(2, 4), L(1, 3), and M(1, – 2) in a coordinate plane. Then determine whether JKand LMare congruent. To find the length of a horizontal segment, find the absolute value of the difference of the x-coordinates of the endpoints. JK = 2 – (– 3) = 5 EXAMPLE 4 Compare segments for congruence SOLUTION Use Ruler Postulate.
LM = – 2 – 3 = 5 ~ JKand LMhave the same length. So, JK LM. = ANSWER EXAMPLE 4 Compare segments for congruence To find the length of a vertical segment, find the absolute value of the difference of the y-coordinates of the endpoints. Use Ruler Postulate.
Plot the points A(– 2, 4),B(3, 4), C(0, 2), and D(0, – 2) in a coordinate plane. Then determine whether ABand CDare congruent. Use the diagram to find WX. ANSWER No. ANSWER 107 6. for Examples 3 and 4 GUIDED PRACTICE 5.