Question
Using the AAS Congruence Theorem, what other information proves ∆BIG ≅ ∆COW?
a. GB ≅ WC
b. BG ≅ CW
c. ∠I ≅ ∠O
d. BI ≅ CO
a. GB ≅ WC
b. BG ≅ CW
c. ∠I ≅ ∠O
d. BI ≅ CO
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To prove that triangles ∆BIG and ∆COW are congruent using the AAS (Angle-Angle-Side) Congruence Theorem, we need to show that two angles and the included side (or two angles and a non-included side) of one triangle are congruent to two angles and the corresponding sides of another triangle.
We already have ∠I ≅ ∠O, which gives us one pair of congruent angles. We need to find another angle and a corresponding side to show congruence.
If we consider the options provided:
a. GB ≅ WC - This gives us a side but does not help in meeting the angle criteria.
b. BG ≅ CW - This gives us another side but also does not help in meeting the angle criteria.
c. ∠I ≅ ∠O - This is already known and serves as one angle.
d. BI ≅ CO - This gives us a side, but we need another angle.
The best choice that can help prove ∆BIG ≅ ∆COW by the AAS theorem is:
**c. ∠I ≅ ∠O.**
However, it's important to note that we would still need to verify that we have another angle or relationship to complete the proof. Thus, none of the options alone gives us the complete AAS criteria without some additional information that relates other angles or sides.
Therefore, if we have ∠I ≅ ∠O and can find another angle (which isn't listed), or if we acknowledge earlier work that leads us to confirm a relationship between the angles and sides, we might be able to conclude congruence using AAS based on those.
As it stands, with just the available options, you may need to have more context or relationships regarding the angles or sides to definitively confirm based on the AAS theorem.
We already have ∠I ≅ ∠O, which gives us one pair of congruent angles. We need to find another angle and a corresponding side to show congruence.
If we consider the options provided:
a. GB ≅ WC - This gives us a side but does not help in meeting the angle criteria.
b. BG ≅ CW - This gives us another side but also does not help in meeting the angle criteria.
c. ∠I ≅ ∠O - This is already known and serves as one angle.
d. BI ≅ CO - This gives us a side, but we need another angle.
The best choice that can help prove ∆BIG ≅ ∆COW by the AAS theorem is:
**c. ∠I ≅ ∠O.**
However, it's important to note that we would still need to verify that we have another angle or relationship to complete the proof. Thus, none of the options alone gives us the complete AAS criteria without some additional information that relates other angles or sides.
Therefore, if we have ∠I ≅ ∠O and can find another angle (which isn't listed), or if we acknowledge earlier work that leads us to confirm a relationship between the angles and sides, we might be able to conclude congruence using AAS based on those.
As it stands, with just the available options, you may need to have more context or relationships regarding the angles or sides to definitively confirm based on the AAS theorem.