Math Problem Statement

Is there enough information to prove the triangles are congruent? If yes, identify the method, congruent parts, and transformation type.

Solution

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  1. Determine if the triangles are congruent: We have two triangles, CDE\triangle CDE and FGH\triangle FGH, which need to be checked for congruency.

  2. Identify the method for congruency:

    • From the diagram, we can see that:
      • Segment CE\overline{CE} is marked congruent to FG\overline{FG}.
      • Angle DCE\angle DCE is marked congruent to HFG\angle HFG.
      • Segment DE\overline{DE} is marked congruent to GH\overline{GH}.
    • Based on these congruent parts (two sides and the included angle), we can use the SAS (Side-Angle-Side) postulate to prove the triangles are congruent.
  3. Complete the congruency statement:

    • The congruent parts can be listed as:
      • CEFG\overline{CE} \cong \overline{FG}
      • DEGH\overline{DE} \cong \overline{GH}
      • DCEHFG\angle DCE \cong \angle HFG
    • Therefore, we can conclude CDEFGH\triangle CDE \cong \triangle FGH by the SAS Postulate.
  4. Identify the transformation: Since the triangles appear to be mirror images across the line between points EE and FF, the transformation that maps CDE\triangle CDE onto FGH\triangle FGH is a Reflection.

Final Answers:

  • Are the triangles congruent? Yes
  • Method used: SAS
  • Congruent parts:
    • CEFG\overline{CE} \cong \overline{FG}
    • DEGH\overline{DE} \cong \overline{GH}
    • DCEHFG\angle DCE \cong \angle HFG
  • Congruence statement: CDEFGH\triangle CDE \cong \triangle FGH
  • Transformation: Reflection

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Here are five related questions that might expand on this content:

  1. What are the other triangle congruence postulates besides SAS, and when are they used?
  2. How can you determine if a transformation is a rotation, reflection, or translation based on a figure?
  3. Can triangles still be congruent if only two sides and a non-included angle are known to be equal?
  4. How would the answer change if the marked angles were not included between the two congruent sides?
  5. In which situations would a translation be the correct transformation for congruent figures?

Tip: Always verify the location of the angle in congruency statements; the included angle is essential for the SAS postulate.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Congruence
Transformations in Geometry

Formulas

Congruence criteria for triangles such as SSS, SAS, ASA

Theorems

Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Congruence Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10