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To find the slope, Jackie makes right triangle P by using the graph of the line as the hypotenuse of the triangle as shown in the figure. To check her work, she repeats the process and makes a right triangle Q as shown. Which statement explains why the slope of the line should be the same when calculated with either triangle?

A
The two triangles are similar.

B
The two triangles are congruent.

C
One triangle is a translation of the other triangle.

D
The lengths of the hypotenuse of each triangle are equal.

To find the slope, Jackie makes right triangle P by using the graph of the line as-example-1
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Answer: A

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