Question

Issa knows that ΔRED ≅ ΔTAN by the SSS theorem. She then concluded that ∠R ≅ ∠T. What reason can she use as a justification? a CPCTC b vertical angle theorem c alternate interior angles d None of these choices are correct.

Answer 1

(A)CPCTC

Explanation:

Issa knows that ΔRED ≅ ΔTAN by the SSS theorem.

If two triangles are congruent, their corresponding parts will always be congruent. In fact, their corresponding angles will be equal.

Therefore, Issa concluded that ∠R ≅ ∠T by the fact that Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent (CPCTC).

The correct option is A.

Similarly, we can also conclude that:

• ∠E ≅ ∠A; and
• ∠D ≅ ∠N