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In the triangle GHJ, PQ || GH, PR || GJ, HP = PJ and P is a point on HJ. Prove that triangle GHJ is isosceles.

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Prove that △GHJ\triangle GHJ is isosceles.

Given:

  • In △GHJ\triangle GHJ:
  • PQ ⊥\perp GH (meaning ∠HQP=90∘\angle HQP = 90^\circ)
  • PR ⊥\perp GJ (meaning ∠JRP=90∘\angle JRP = 90^\circ)
  • HP = PJ
  • ∠P1=∠P2\angle P_1 = \angle P_2 (where ∠P1\angle P_1 is ∠QPH\angle QPH and ∠P2\angle P_2 is ∠RPJ\angle RPJ)

To Prove: △GHJ\triangle GHJ is isosceles.

Proof:

  1. Consider the two triangles △HPQ\triangle HPQ and △JPR\triangle JPR.

    We will prove these two triangles are congruent.

  2. Identify equal angles and sides.

    • ∠HQP=∠JRP=90∘\angle HQP = \angle JRP = 90^\circ (Given: PQ ⊥\perp GH and PR ⊥\perp GJ).
    • HP=PJHP = PJ (Given).
    • ∠QPH=∠RPJ\angle QPH = \angle RPJ (Given: ∠P1=∠P2\angle P_1 = \angle P_2).
  3. Conclude congruence.

    Therefore, △HPQ≅△JPR\triangle HPQ \cong \triangle JPR (Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) congruence criterion).

  4. Deduce equal corresponding parts.

    Since the triangles are congruent, their corresponding angles are equal.
    Thus, ∠H=∠J\angle H = \angle J (Corresponding angles of congruent triangles).

  5. Conclude that △GHJ\triangle GHJ is isosceles.

    Since two base angles of △GHJ\triangle GHJ are equal (∠H=∠J\angle H = \angle J), the sides opposite these angles must also be equal (GJ=GHGJ = GH). Therefore, △GHJ\triangle GHJ is an isosceles triangle.

    Proof complete\boxed{\text{Proof complete}}
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