Math Problem Statement
Solution
To determine whether is equilateral, let's analyze the given information and each answer choice.
Given Information:
- Angles and are congruent in .
Analysis:
- Since , has two angles that are equal. This suggests that is isosceles because at least two of its sides are equal.
- In an equilateral triangle, all three angles must be congruent (each ), which implies all three sides must also be congruent.
Answer Choices Analysis:
Let's go through each option to see which additional statement would prove that is equilateral.
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Option A: only
- If and , it does not necessarily mean that is also congruent to or . Therefore, this is insufficient to prove the triangle is equilateral.
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Option B: only
- If and , is isosceles but still might not be equilateral. This does not confirm that is also congruent to or . Therefore, this is also insufficient.
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Option C: Either statement is sufficient
- Neither of the individual statements (from Options A or B) is sufficient to prove is equilateral, so this option is incorrect.
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Option D: We need both statements
- If we know both and , we can deduce that all three sides , , and are congruent, making equilateral. Thus, this is the correct answer.
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Option E: Even with both statements, we still could not prove that is equilateral
- This option is incorrect because with both and , we can indeed conclude that is equilateral.
Conclusion:
The correct answer is: D. We need both statements.
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Related Questions:
- How do we identify an isosceles triangle based on angle congruence?
- Why is it important to know all three sides are congruent to confirm an equilateral triangle?
- What other methods can we use to determine if a triangle is equilateral?
- How does the Triangle Congruence Postulate help in proving triangles are equilateral?
- What are some properties of equilateral triangles that distinguish them from isosceles triangles?
Tip:
In any triangle, if two angles are equal, the sides opposite those angles are also equal, which can be useful when determining whether a triangle is isosceles or equilateral.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Triangles
Congruence
Equilateral Triangles
Formulas
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Theorems
Triangle Congruence
Properties of Equilateral Triangles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10
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