Relationships of Triangles: Congruence — Test

Question 1

Could triangle JKL be congruent to triangle XYZ ? Explain.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No, because the hypotenuse of one triangle is equal in length to the leg of the other triangle.

Question 2

What expression represents the measure of angle cap x ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

180 minus 2 A

Question 3

Which congruence theorem can be used to prove triangle WXS is congruent to triangle YZS ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ASA

Question 4

Which statements regarding the diagram of triangle EBC are true? Choose three correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

angle DEC is an exterior angle.; angle ABE and angle EBC are supplementary angles.; angle BEC is a remote interior angle to exterior angle BCF .

Question 5

Is there a series of rigid transformations that could map triangle QRS to triangle ABC ? If so, which transformations could be used?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Yes, triangle QRS can be translated so that cap q is mapped to cap A and then reflected across the line containing line segment QS .

Relationships of Triangles: Congruence — Test Answers