Prove that a rectangle has congruent diagonals with a paragraph proof. Be sure to create and name the appropriate geometric figures.

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Clayton

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30 May, 07:34

Prove that a rectangle has congruent diagonals with a paragraph proof. Be sure to create and name the appropriate geometric figures.

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Bernard Dyer · Answer 1

The diagonals of the rectangle each cut the rectangle into congruent right triangle because the opposite sides of the rectangle are equal. The diagonal is the hypotenuse of the triangle is equal making the diagonals of the rectangle also congruent.