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is there enough information to determine the triangle pair is congruent? if so, state the reason.
yes, asa
yes, sas
yes, sss
not enough information
Identify given geometric markings
The diagram shows two right triangles sharing a common hypotenuse.
The right-angle symbols indicate that both triangles are right triangles.
No other side lengths or acute angles are marked as congruent.
Analyze shared elements
The two triangles share a common side (the hypotenuse).
By the Reflexive Property of Congruence, this shared hypotenuse is congruent to itself.
Evaluate congruence criteria
To prove congruence between two right triangles, we need at least one more pair of congruent parts:
- Another pair of congruent sides (for HL or SAS)
- A pair of congruent acute angles (for AAS or ASA)
Since no other markings or information are provided, we cannot establish congruence.
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- (A) Yes, ASA
- (B) Yes, SAS
- (C) Yes, SSS
- (D) Not enough information (Correct answer)