How Can I Prove AH = DK in Triangle Congruency?

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The discussion focuses on proving that segments AH and DK are equal to establish the Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) property of triangle congruency. The user has successfully proven that triangles ADK and ABH are congruent, which implies that corresponding sides are equal. Therefore, it is established that AH = DK as a result of the congruency of the two triangles.

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This is where I got so far. I can't figure out how to prove AH = DK in order to prove the HL property of congruency
 

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I'm assuming you need to prove $\overline{AH}=\overline{DK}$.

After proving $\triangle{ADK}\cong\triangle{ABH}$ what can you say about the sides of these two triangles?
 

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