To determine whether triangles JKL and XYZ are congruent, we must compare their properties, specifically the lengths of their sides and the relationships between them given the information provided.
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Triangle JKL:
- It is a right triangle, with \( \angle KJL \) as the right angle.
- Hypotenuse KL = 10.
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Triangle XYZ:
- It is also a right triangle, with \( \angle YXZ \) as the right angle.
- Side YX = 10.
To assess the congruence of these triangles, we can use the criteria for triangle congruence, notably using the Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) Theorem for right triangles. For two right triangles to be congruent under this theorem, they must have:
- One pair of congruent hypotenuses (which they do, since KL = YX = 10).
- One pair of congruent legs.
Now analyze the options:
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Yes, if JL ≅ XZ.
- This is a valid condition for congruence (specific case).
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Yes, if XZ = 10.
- This statement alone may not guarantee congruence, as we still need information about the other leg.
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No, because the hypotenuse of one triangle is equal in length to the leg of the other triangle.
- This statement does not apply here. Both hypotenuses are equal; this is not a reason to conclude they cannot be congruent.
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No, because the leg of one triangle is equal in length to the leg of the other triangle.
- Again, this is not sufficient to conclude non-congruence if we have not determined the specific lengths yet.
Thus, the most suitable answer based on the information given would be:
Yes, if JL ≅ XZ.
This takes into account that the hypotenuses are equal, and congruency could be achieved if the legs are appropriately congruent as well.