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In the diagram, BC ≅ EF and ∠A and ∠D are right angles.

For the triangles to be congruent by HL, what must be the value of x?
a)8
b)9
c)17
d)34

In the diagram, BC ≅ EF and ∠A and ∠D are right angles. For the triangles to be congruent-example-1
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Answer:

The answer is 8

Explanation:


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Answer:

a)8

Explanation:

4x+2=34,x=8

ED=AB=34

EF=BC(given)

angle A=angle D(given)

therefore when x=8, Tri BCA congruent Tri EFD (reason:HL)

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