Carlos is using the distributive property to evaluate The expression 14(49) by using friendlier numbers .His work is shown below

1. statement- ca is parallel to db and e is the midpoint of ad reason- given2. statement- reason- alternate interior angles3. statement- de is congruent to ae reason- definition of midpoint4. statement- triangle aec is congruent to triangle deb reason- asa (angle side angle)

Well if you’ve already proven it, all i can give you is tips. in a paragraph proof just remember to use words like therefore, because, and since to bridge the gap between a statement and it’s reason in a paragraph proof.