what additional information is needed to prove that $\delta abc \cong \delta dbf$ using the sas congruence theorem?

the measure of $\angle c$ and $\angle d$
the side lengths of $ac$ and $df$
the measure of $\angle f$ and $\angle a$
the side lengths of $ab$ and $db$

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what additional information is needed to prove that $\delta abc \cong \delta dbf$ using the sas congruence theorem?

the measure of $\angle c$ and $\angle d$
the side lengths of $ac$ and $df$
the measure of $\angle f$ and $\angle a$
the side lengths of $ab$ and $db$

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the measure of $\angle C$ and $\angle D$

the side lengths of $AC$ and $DF$

the measure of $\angle F$ and $\angle A$

the side lengths of $AB$ and $DB$

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Identify given geometric elements and vertical angles

Calculate known side lengths using distance formula

Determine required side lengths for SAS congruence

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