Math Problem Statement
What triangle congruence theorem could you use to prove triangle ADE is congruent to triangle CBE?
Solution
To determine which triangle congruence theorem proves that triangle is congruent to triangle , let’s analyze the given diagram:
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Shared angle:
- The triangles and share angle , so this angle is congruent between the two triangles.
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Side proportionality:
- The segments and are marked as congruent (indicated by the matching single tick marks), which tells us that .
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Additional side:
- The segments and are also marked as congruent (matching double tick marks), so .
Given the congruence of two sides and the included angle (side, angle, side), we can apply the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Triangle Congruence Theorem to prove the congruence of triangles and .
The correct answer is: Side-Angle-Side Triangle Congruence Theorem.
Would you like any further explanation on the solution?
Here are 5 related questions to consider:
- What conditions are necessary for the Angle-Side-Angle Congruence Theorem?
- Can two triangles be congruent if only two angles are congruent without a corresponding side?
- How does the Side-Side-Side (SSS) Congruence Theorem differ from SAS?
- How would the proof change if but the angles at and were congruent?
- Can the SSA (Side-Side-Angle) theorem prove triangle congruence?
Tip: When proving triangle congruence, always check for matching sides and angles in the correct order based on the theorem you're using.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Triangle Congruence
Geometry
Formulas
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Theorems
Side-Angle-Side Triangle Congruence Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12