Q. GIVEN: QTVW is a rectangle, QR≅TSPROVE: △SWQ≅△RVT
Identify Properties: Identify the properties of a rectangle that are relevant to the problem. In a rectangle, opposite sides are equal and all angles are right angles (90∘). Since QTVW is a rectangle, we know that angle QWT and angle TVW are right angles.
Use Congruence Fact: Use the fact that QR is congruent to TS to determine the relationship between the triangles formed. Since QR and TS are congruent, and QW and TV are both sides of the rectangle (hence, they are equal), and we know that angle QWT and angle TVW are right angles, we can say that triangle QWR and triangle TSV are right triangles and they are congruent by the Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) theorem.
Determine Angle Relationship: Determine the relationship between the angles we need to prove congruent. Since triangle QWR is congruent to triangle TSV, all corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent (CPCTC). Therefore, angle WQR is congruent to angle VTS.
Relate Congruent Angles: Relate the congruent angles to the ones we need to prove congruent. Angle SWQ is an extension of angle WQR, and angle RVT is an extension of angle VTS. Since angle WQR is congruent to angle VTS, and straight lines create supplementary angles (180 degrees), angle SWQ is congruent to angle RVT because they are both supplements to congruent angles (WQR and VTS).