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pecide whether enough information is given to prove that the triangles are
aruent in each case below. If there is enough information, state the
aruence postulate or theorem you would use.
7.)
a) SAS
b) SSS
c) ASA
d) AAS
e) HL
f) Not Congruent

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Jan 10,2025

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For each case:
a) Use SAS postulate.
b) Use SSS postulate.
c) Use ASA postulate.
d) Use AAS postulate.
e) Use HL theorem.
f) Not congruent.

Solución

To determine whether enough information is given to prove that triangles are congruent in each case, we need to analyze the conditions provided for each scenario. Here’s a breakdown of the congruence criteria:
  1. SAS (Side-Angle-Side): Two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle.
  2. SSS (Side-Side-Side): All three sides of one triangle are equal to all three sides of another triangle.
  3. ASA (Angle-Side-Angle): Two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle.
  4. AAS (Angle-Angle-Side): Two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and a corresponding non-included side of another triangle.
  5. HL (Hypotenuse-Leg): In right triangles, if the hypotenuse and one leg of one triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one leg of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
  6. Not Congruent: If the information does not satisfy any of the above criteria, the triangles cannot be proven congruent.
Now, let’s analyze each case:
a) SAS: If two sides and the included angle are given, then yes, enough information is provided. Use the SAS postulate.
b) SSS: If all three sides are given, then yes, enough information is provided. Use the SSS postulate.
c) ASA: If two angles and the included side are given, then yes, enough information is provided. Use the ASA postulate.
d) AAS: If two angles and a non-included side are given, then yes, enough information is provided. Use the AAS postulate.
e) HL: If we are dealing with right triangles and have the hypotenuse and one leg, then yes, enough information is provided. Use the HL theorem.
f) Not Congruent: If the information does not meet any of the above criteria, then the triangles cannot be proven congruent.
In summary, for each case (a to e), there is enough information to prove congruence using the respective postulates or theorems. For case (f), if the conditions do not meet any of the criteria, then the triangles are not congruent.

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To determine if there is enough information to prove that the triangles are congruent in each case, you need to analyze the given conditions. For instance, if you know two sides and the angle between them—a classic case of SAS (Side-Angle-Side)—you can confidently say the triangles are congruent! Similarly, if you have three sides of one triangle matching three sides of another, you can invoke SSS (Side-Side-Side).
When checking for congruence, common mistakes include confusing the conditions or assuming that the triangles are congruent without sufficient evidence. Remember, angle criteria alone like ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) and AAS (Angle-Angle-Side) can also establish congruence but require specific arrangements of angles and sides!
Be sure to systematically analyze each scenario and apply the correct criteria for triangle congruence!

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