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7.05 Proving triangles congruent

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In the diagram, $MQ$MQ is perpendicular to $PR$PR, and $\Delta MPR$ΔMPR is isosceles.

An isosceles triangle with vertex $M$M and base $RP$RP is depicted. Sides $MR$MR and $MP$MP are marked with single hash marks indicating congruence. A perpendicular line from vertex $M$M to the base is drawn, intersecting the base at point $Q$Q, forming a right angle, which is denoted by a small square at the intersection.

 

a

What is the measure of $\angle MQR$MQR?

b

From the information given, we know $\triangle MPQ$MPQ and $\triangle MRQ$MRQ are congruent because:

they have three pairs of congruent sides.

A

they have two pairs of congruent sides and the non-included angle is congruent.

B

they have two pairs of congruent sides and the included angle is congruent.

C

they have three pairs of congruent angles.

D

they are both right triangles with hypotenuse and one leg the same length.

E
c

Which congruence test matches our argument from the previous part?

Side-angle-side congruence (SAS)

A

Side-side-side congruence (SSS)

B

Angle-side-angle congruence (ASA)

C

Angle-angle-side congruence (AAS)

D

Hypotenuse-leg congruence (HL)

E
Easy
1min

This two-column proof shows that $\Delta ABC\cong\Delta XYZ$ΔABCΔXYZ in the attached diagram, but it is incomplete.

Easy
< 1min

This two-column proof shows that $\Delta ABC\cong\Delta XYZ$ΔABCΔXYZ , but it is incomplete.

Easy
< 1min

This two-column proof shows that $\Delta PQR\cong\Delta RSP$ΔPQRΔRSP in the attached diagram, but it is incomplete.

Easy
< 1min
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Outcomes

II.G.SRT.5

Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems and to prove relationships in geometric figures.

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