Respuesta :

We have proven that BC = DE using the Segment addition postulate

Segment addition postulate

The segment addition postulate states that given two points A and C, a third point B lies on the line segment AC if and only if the distances between the points satisfy the equation AB + BC = AC

The reasons for the proof are given below:

Statement                                Reason

BD = BC + CD                          Segment addition postulate

CE = CD + DE                           Segment addition postulate

BD = CE                                    Given

BC + CD = CD + DE                  Substitution property

BC = DE                                   Subtraction property

Hence, we have proven that BC = DE using the Segment addition postulate

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