Are the triangles shown in the diagram congruent? If so, according to which congruence theorem?
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Are the triangles shown in the diagram congruent? If so, according to which congruence theorem?
To answer the question, we need to know the fourth congruence theorem: S.A.S.
The theorem states that triangles are congruent when they have an equal pair of sides and an equal angle.
However, there is one condition: the angle must be opposite the longer side of the triangle.
We start with the sides:
DF = CB = 16
GD = AC = 9
Now, we look at the angles:
A = G = 120
We know that an angle of 120 is an obtuse angle and this type of angle is always opposite the larger side of the triangle.
Therefore, we can argue that the triangles are congruent according to the S.A.S. theorem.
Congruent according to S.A.S.
Look at the triangles in the diagram.
Which of the statements is true?
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