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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the sides of Triangle ABC measure 10 cm, 14 cm, and 8 cm and the sides of Triangle DEF measure of 8 cm, 12 cm, and 12 cm are they congruent figures? yes no

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do u think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ummm... i think it is a no idk

OpenStudy (anonymous):

congruent means identical in form

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

compare the corresponding lengths : ` 10 cm, 14 cm, and 8 cm ` `8 cm, 12 cm, and 12 cm ` are they identical ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

????

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

think a bit..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No it is not

OpenStudy (anonymous):

congruent means it have the same length ,their internal angles are of the same measure, having the same size and shape.

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Exactly! since all corresponding lengths are not same, the given triangles are NOT congruent

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ty

OpenStudy (anonymous):

np

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