Triangle PQR has coordinates P (0, 0), Q (-4, 0), and R (0, 2). If ΔPQR ≅ ΔXYZ, what is the measure of XY?

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To find the measure of side \( XY \) in \( \triangle XYZ \), given that \( \triangle PQR \cong \triangle XYZ \) (congruent triangles), we need to find the corresponding side in \( \triangle PQR \) to side \( XY \). Since corresponding sides of congruent triangles have equal lengths, we first calculate the lengths of the sides of \( \triangle PQR \).

**Step 1: Find the length of \( PQ \):**

Points \( P(0, 0) \) and \( Q(-4, 0) \) lie on the x-axis. The distance between these points is the horizontal distance between them:
\[
PQ = |x_2 - x_1| = |-4 - 0| = 4 \text{ units}
\]

**Step 2: Find the length of \( PR \):**

Points \( P(0, 0) \) and \( R(0, 2) \) lie on the y-axis. The distance between these points is the vertical distance between them:
\[
PR = |y_2 - y_1| = |2 - 0| = 2 \text{ units}
\]

**Step 3: Find the length of \( QR \):**

Points \( Q(-4, 0) \) and \( R(0, 2) \) form a right triangle with the x-axis and y-axis. Using the distance formula:
\[
QR = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} = \sqrt{(0 - (-4))^2 + (2 - 0)^2} = \sqrt{4^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{16 + 4} = \sqrt{20} \approx 4.47 \text{ units}
\]

Since \( XY \) corresponds to \( PQ \) in congruent triangles, and \( PQ = 4 \) units, the length of \( XY \) is:
\[
XY = 4 \text{ units}
\]

Thus, the measure of \( XY \) is **4 units**.

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Here are five related questions:
1. How do you determine which sides of two triangles correspond in congruent triangles?
2. How would the problem change if the triangles were similar but not congruent?
3. What is the perimeter of \( \triangle PQR \)?
4. Can the distance formula be used for three-dimensional coordinates?
5. How can the Pythagorean theorem be applied in this problem?

**Tip:** When working with congruent triangles, always match corresponding sides and angles based on the given vertices' order.

Triangle PQR has coordinates P (0, 0), Q (-4, 0), and R (0, 2). If ΔPQR ≅ ΔXYZ, what is the measure of XY? 1 unit 2 units 3 units 4 units

Explore how to find the measure of side XY in congruent triangles PQR and XYZ, given coordinates of PQR. Learn about the distance formula and congruence properties in coordinate geometry. Suitable for Grades 8-10.

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