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What information is required to solve this triangle congruence using the AAS (Angle-Angle-Side) criterion?

A. Angle B / Angle E
B. Side AC / Side DC
C. Side EC / Side BC
D. Angle C / Angle C

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Final answer:

To meet AAS congruence criteria, you need two corresponding angles and the non-included side. None of the provided options by itself meets the AAS criteria, but Option A could be correct with an additional non-included side.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve a triangle congruence using the Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) criterion, you must know two angles and the non-included side of the triangle. Looking at the options given:

  • A. Angle B / Angle E - Knowledge of two angles could be part of an AAS congruence.
  • B. Side AC / Side DC - Knowing a pair of corresponding sides can be helpful but does not fulfill the AAS criteria unless paired with two angles.
  • C. Side EC / Side BC - This refers to the sides, and for AAS we specifically need two angles and a side.
  • D. Angle C / Angle C - This is redundant and does not provide two unique angles or the necessary side.

The correct answer has to include two matching angles from each triangle and one non-included side. It seems there might be a misunderstanding in the problem, as none of the options perfectly fit the AAS criteria by itself. However, Option A could be correct if supplemented with the knowledge of a corresponding non-included side.

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