How to prove that a quadrilateral is a rhombus in two ways: by geometric construction and by deductive reasoning.
[color=#1155cc]1. A [b]rhombus[/b] is a quadrilateral with sides of equal length.[br][br]2. [b]Geometric construction[/b] is the process of creating geometric shapes using only a compass and a straight edge (ruler) without numerical measurements. [br][br]3. [b]Proving by geometric construction[/b] involves demonstrating the truth of a geometric statement using a compass and straightedge. These constructions rely on logical deductions and established geometric principles. [br][br]4. [b]Proving by deductive reasoning[/b] involves proving geometric statements using a logical sequence of steps based on previously accepted facts, definitions, postulates, and theorems[/color]
[color=#9900ff]Two congruent circles with centers A and B intersect at points D and C. Prove that ACBD is a rhombus.[/color]
The construction uses the point tool [icon]https://www.geogebra.org/images/ggb/toolbar/mode_complexnumber.png[/icon], the line segment tool [icon]https://www.geogebra.org/images/ggb/toolbar/mode_segment.png[/icon], and the circle through center and point tool[icon]https://www.geogebra.org/images/ggb/toolbar/mode_circle2.png[/icon] which is the same as the compass tool [icon]/images/ggb/toolbar/mode_compasses.png[/icon]to construct your rhombus ACBD.
What guarantees that AC and AD are the same length?
They are both radii of Circle A.
Why do BC and BD have equal lengths?
They are both radii of Circle B.
How about AC and BC? Why can they have the same lengths?
They are radii of circle A and circle B whose radii are of the same length.
Answer these problems and enhance your skill in proving by deductive reasoning in statement-reason form.
[color=#9900ff]Given a quadrilateral PQRS. PQ and PR are radii of Circle P, and RQ and RS are radii of Circle R. If Circle P and Circle R are congruent, prove that quadrilateral PQRS is a [b]rhombus[/b].[/color]
[color=#9900ff]Refer to Problem 2. If Circle P and Circle R are not congruent, prove that quadrilateral PQRS is a [b]kite[/b].[/color]