Question

Identify the postulate or theorem that proves the triangles congruent.

A. SSS
B. SAS
C. ASA
D. The triangles cannot be proven congruent.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

How do I do.

Answer 3

@mathmate

Answer 4

How many pairs of sides are congruent, according to you?

Answer 5

Er thats the thing I don't know what to do

Answer 6

i would say 4

Answer 7

Like would you be able to teach me from start what to do with this

Answer 8

The little ticks on the sides mean that the sides are congruent.
If two sides each has one tick, these two sides are congruent.
If two side each has two ticks, these two sides are also congruent.
(congruent sides mean the two sides have the same length).
So look at the two triangles (left and right) and find out how many of their sides are congruent!

Answer 9

so 2 congruent sides
right?

Answer 10

Almost. You have missed the easy and obvious one, the one that is common to both tirangles, right in the middle. Since both triangles are built on that same side, that is the third congruent side, do you agree?

Answer 11

yes, two sides. now you should say "IF I knew about the 3rd side" I could use SSS
so look at the 3rd side.

Answer 12

:) Combine the last two posts, and you'd have the answer! lol

Answer 13

Ah, I see now math. I had another one with other stuff that someone just gave me the answer to and wouldn't help me figure it out, if you don't mind I'll post it if I come across it again.

Answer 14

Thanks for the help math I appreciate you guys, really. :D

Answer 15

Yeah I got another one 1 sec

Answer 16

Sorry gtg, will be back some time later today. Hope @phi can continue with your next question!

Answer 17

no problem!