what can be concluded about triangles $rst$ and $vtu$?

- the triangles are congruent and similar with a proportional relationship of 1.
- the triangles are congruent but not similar.
- the triangles are similar but not congruent.
- there is not enough information to determine if the triangles are congruent or similar.

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what can be concluded about triangles $rst$ and $vtu$?

- the triangles are congruent and similar with a proportional relationship of 1.
- the triangles are congruent but not similar.
- the triangles are similar but not congruent.
- there is not enough information to determine if the triangles are congruent or similar.

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(A) The triangles are congruent and similar with a proportional relationship of 1.

(B) The triangles are congruent but not similar.

(C) The triangles are similar but not congruent.

(D) There is not enough information to determine if the triangles are congruent or similar.

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Calculate the side lengths of triangle RST

Calculate the side lengths of triangle VTU

Compare the triangles for congruence and similarity

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