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Question 9 • Mathematics I

Which pair of triangles can be proven congruent by the HL theorem?

Answer
A
Image with description 2 triangles have one congruent angle and 2 congruent sides.
B
Image with description 2 right triangles have congruent hypotenuses.
C
Image with description 2 right triangles have congruent hypotenuses and another congruent side.
D
Image with description 2 triangles have 3 congruent sides.

Explanation

The HL theorem proves two right triangles congruent when their hypotenuses and one corresponding leg are congruent. Choice D gives two right triangles with congruent hypotenuses and another congruent side, which is a leg. Choice A is missing the matching leg.

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