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Is xyz congruent to abc ? If so, name the postulate that applies

Is xyz congruent to abc ? If so, name the postulate that applies-example-1
User Gianina
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Answer:

D. Congruent - SAS (Side - Angle - Side)

Explanation:

We have

XY ≅ AB (side)

∠Y ≅ ∠B (angle)

YZ ≅ BC (side)


User Michael McGuire
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Answer:

Option D.

Explanation:

In the figure attached ΔXYZ ≅ ΔABC

Given : ∠Y ≅ ∠B

XY ≅ AB

YZ ≅ BC

So sides XY and YZ of ΔXYZ are congruent to sides AB and BC, and angle between them are congruent.

Therefore, postulate for congruence applied will be SAS.

Option D is the answer.

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