Question

If angle H and angle P each equal 38 degrees and angle G and angle Q each equal 41 degrees, is triangle FGH similar to PRQ by the SSS congruence Theorem or the AA similarly Theorem?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

To determine if triangle FGH is similar to triangle PRQ, we can use the AA (Angle-Angle) similarity theorem. This theorem states that if two triangles have two pairs of corresponding angles that are equal, then the triangles are similar.

In your case, you have:

- Angle H = 38 degrees
- Angle P = 38 degrees
- Angle G = 41 degrees
- Angle Q = 41 degrees

Since triangle FGH has angles H and G that correspond to angles P and Q in triangle PRQ, we can say:

- Angle H = Angle P (both 38 degrees)
- Angle G = Angle Q (both 41 degrees)

Since two pairs of angles are equal, by the AA similarity theorem, triangle FGH is similar to triangle PRQ.

The SSS (Side-Side-Side) congruence theorem, on the other hand, pertains to the congruence of triangles based on the lengths of their sides, not angles. Therefore, it wouldn't apply in this situation.

So the answer is that triangles FGH and PRQ are similar by the AA similarity theorem.

Answer 3

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. If you have any more questions or need further clarification on anything else, feel free to ask! 😊