Which additional fact proves that ΔRST and ΔWXY are congruent if ∠T ≅ ∠Y and RT ≅ WY? Assume the following: ∠W = x + 5 ∠X = 3x - 9 ∠Y = 2x + 4 A) ∠S = 2x + 20 B) ∠R = 2x + 20 C)…

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Sergio Toledo Piza · Answer 1 · 2019-07-30T15:34:19+0000

Answer:

The correct answer is answer choice D.

Explanation:

∠R =

2x

2

+ 5

x + 5 + 3x - 9 + 2x + 4 = 180

x = 30

then,

∠W = x + 5 = 30 + 5 = 35

∠R =

2x

2

+ 5 =

2(30)

2

+ 5 =

60

2

+ 5 = 35

thus, ∠W ≅ ∠R

triangles are congruent by ASA