The population of fish in Lake Elson has been steadily decreasing. The graph shows some data about the number of fish in the lake over time. a. Find a reasonable estimate of the number of fish in July. Explain your answer. b. Suppose the pattern continues. Find a reasonable estimate of the number of fish in December. Explain your answer.

Select the correct answer. given: ∆abc with prove: statement reason 1. given 2. ∠cab ≅ ∠edb ∠acb ≅ ∠deb if two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the corresponding angles are congruent. 3. ∆abc ~ ∆dbe aa criterion for similarity 4. corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional. 5. ab = ad + db cb = ce + eb segment addition 6. substitution property of equality 7. division 8. subtraction property of equality what is the missing statement in the proof? scroll down to see the entire proof.