Celia has to construct a triangle XYZ congruent to triangle GHI. Triangle GHI and Celiafs construction so far is shown below.

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Celia has to construct a triangle XYZ congruent to triangle GHI. Triangle GHI and Celiafs construction so far is shown below.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Which step should Celia do next?

A)  Adjust the width of the compass to the length of GI and draw an arc above line XY from point X.

B)  Measure the length of GI with a ruler and draw a line of equal length from point X.

C)  Adjust the width of the compass to the length of GH and draw an arc above line XY from point Y.

D)  Measure the length of HI with a ruler and draw a line of equal length from point Y.

ganeshie8 · Answer

measuring with ruler is not allowed in construction, that removes B and D.

so it must be either A or C. which one u more inclined to  ?

anonymous · Answer

I think A. because of SSS theorem/postulate

ganeshie8 · Answer

Perfect ! great work :)