To determine the correct congruence statement among the given options, we can analyze the congruences provided.
We are given:
- ∠X ≅ ∠L
- ∠P ≅ ∠M
- ∠A ≅ ∠K
- PA ≅ MK
- AX ≅ KL
- XP ≅ LM
From this information, we can see that there are pairs of congruent angles and sides corresponding between triangles PAX and KLM, as well as between triangles XPA and MKL.
Let's break down what we need to assess:
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For triangle PAX (sides PA, AX, and XP) and triangle KLM (sides MK, KL, and LM):
- We have:
- ∠X ≅ ∠L (Angle)
- ∠P ≅ ∠M (Angle)
- ∠A ≅ ∠K (Angle)
- PA ≅ MK (Side)
- AX ≅ KL (Side)
- XP ≅ LM (Side)
Thus, all three angles and all three sides are corresponding, making triangle PAX ≅ triangle KLM a congruence statement.
- We have:
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For triangle XPA and triangle MKL:
- After checking the angles and sides, the correspondence is also maintained here.
Now, let’s compare the statements provided:
- △PAX ≅ △KLM (correct)
- △XPA ≅ △KLM (incorrect based on angle correspondence)
- △XPA ≅ △MKL (incorrect based on a mismatch with the congruences)
- △PAX ≅ △MKL (correct; it could be congruent, but not the best first choice)
The best and correct option among these is:
△PAX ≅ △KLM
This correctly describes the congruence using the information and relationships provided in the problem.