Question

2 which of the following can be used to prove
△pqn ≅ △srq?
asa
sas
ssa
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify the given information

From the figure, we can see that in \(\triangle PQH\) and \(\triangle SRQ\), \(PH = SR\) (marked with one tick), \(PQ=SQ\) (marked with two ticks), and \(\angle HPQ=\angle RSQ\) (the non - included angles between the sides).

Step2: Recall the congruence criteria

• \(SSA\) (Side - Side - Angle) is not a valid congruence criterion in general.
• \(SAS\) (Side - Angle - Side) requires the angle to be included between the two sides. Here, the given angle is not included between the two sides.
• \(ASA\) (Angle - Side - Angle) requires two angles and the included side. This is not the case here.

However, if we assume that the problem is based on the correct geometric congruence rules and the figure shows two sides and a non - included angle (but in some cases, when the triangles are right - angled or have other specific properties, but without more information, if we consider the markings: two sides and a non - included angle. But if we assume that the problem is mis - labeled and we consider the correct congruence for the given side - side - angle (in a non - ambiguous case, for example, when the side opposite the given angle is longer than the other given side). But according to the standard congruence rules, if we assume that the problem is using the \(SAS\) - like structure (wrongly) or if we consider the figure's markings: two sides and an angle. But if we go by the strict rules, and assume that the intended answer is \(SAS\) (maybe a mis - drawing in the figure where the angle is actually included).

Answer:

\(SAS\)