Question

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Are the following triangles congruent? If so, identify the postulate and finish the congruent statement.

If they are not congruent or there is not enough information, then write not possible in each blank.


Postulate:
Congruence Statement: ΔRED ≅ Δ:

Answer 1

Yes, they are congruent.

Explanation:

Reflected triangles can be congruent

To be congruent two triangles must be the same shape and size. However one triangle can be reflected, that is, flipped over with respect to the other.

Answer 2

• Yes

Explanation:

Two sides and the included angle are congruent:

• RD≅SX
• ∠RDE≅∠SXO
• ED≅OX

Postulate: SAS

Congruence Statement: ΔRED ≅ ΔSOX