Proof Check: Geometry AB=EF If A=/B

In summary, the conversation discusses proving that if two points A and B are elements of the line EF, then the line AB is equal to EF. The solution involves using the axiom that two points determine a unique line and the fact that the intersection of two lines with two distinct points is the same. The solution provided is sufficient.
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Homework Statement



Let A and B be elements of the line EF such that A=/B prove that the line AB=EF

Homework Equations



Axiom that two points determine a unique line and that the intersection of two lines has two distinct points then these lines are the same.

The Attempt at a Solution


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If A and B are two distinct points they then determine a unique line say X. Let EF=Y then the intersection of X and Y contains at least two distinct points therefore X=Y so AB=EF. Is that sufficient?
 
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Loststudent22 said:

Homework Statement



Let A and B be elements of the line EF such that A=/B prove that the line AB=EF
What do you mean by A=/B?

Are A and B points in the line segment EF?
Loststudent22 said:

Homework Equations



Axiom that two points determine a unique line and that the intersection of two lines has two distinct points then these lines are the same.

The Attempt at a Solution


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If A and B are two distinct points they then determine a unique line say X. Let EF=Y then the intersection of X and Y contains at least two distinct points therefore X=Y so AB=EF. Is that sufficient?
 

1. What does "AB=EF" mean in geometry?

In geometry, AB=EF means that the line segments AB and EF are equal in length. This is denoted by the equal sign (=) between the two segments.

2. How do you prove that AB=EF?

To prove that AB=EF, you can use the congruence postulate or theorem, which states that if two line segments have the same length, then they are congruent. This means that all corresponding parts of the segments, such as angles and sides, are equal.

3. Can AB and EF be different shapes but still have the same length?

No, in geometry, line segments are defined as straight lines connecting two points. If AB and EF have the same length, they must also have the same shape, since their endpoints are fixed.

4. What if A and B are not the only points on the line segment AB?

In geometry, the length of a line segment is defined as the distance between its two endpoints. Therefore, the points A and B are the only ones that matter when determining the length of AB. Any other points on the line segment are irrelevant.

5. Can AB=EF be true if A=/B?

No, if A and B are not the same point, then AB is a line segment with a specific length, while EF is a different line segment with a different length. In order for AB=EF to be true, A and B must refer to the same point on the line segment.

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