Question

analyzing diagrams
can you conclude that triangle ghf is congruent to triangle gjk? explain.
yes, by asa
yes, by aas
yes, by aaa
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Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the given angles

We know that \(\angle H=\angle J = 90^{\circ}\). Also, vertical - opposite angles are equal. So, \(\angle HGF=\angle JGK\) (vertically opposite angles).

Step2: Analyze the given sides

The segments \(HG = GJ\) (marked as equal in the diagram).

Step3: Apply the AAS (Angle - Angle - Side) congruence criterion

In \(\triangle GHF\) and \(\triangle GJK\), we have two angles (\(\angle H=\angle J\) and \(\angle HGF=\angle JGK\)) and a non - included side (\(HG = GJ\)). The AAS (Angle - Angle - Side) congruence criterion states that if two angles and a non - included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the corresponding non - included side of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.

Answer:

yes, by AAS