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The HL congruence theorem for right triangles is a special case of the _____.

ASA postulate
SAS postulate
SSS postulate
AAS theorem

User Derek Li
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Answer:

It is SSS

Explanation:

It is true

User Realist
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Answer:

SSS postulate

Explanation:

Suppose there exist two right triangles ΔABC and DEF right angled at B and E, in which their corresponding hypotenuse and one leg are equal.

i.e. AC=DF and AB=DE

Then, by using Pythagoras theorem, we can conclude that


DE=√(AC^2-AB^2)=√(DF^2-DE^2)=DF

Thus, ΔABC ≅ DEF, by SSS postulate

Thus, The HL congruence theorem for right triangles is a special case of the SSS postulate.

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