Question
Triangles P Q R and M N O are congruent.
Amy argued that the two triangles shown are congruent because they appear to be the same shape and size.
Eric suggested that just because they appeared to be the same did not mean they were congruent.
was correct because the two triangles have
Amy argued that the two triangles shown are congruent because they appear to be the same shape and size.
Eric suggested that just because they appeared to be the same did not mean they were congruent.
was correct because the two triangles have
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Eric was correct because the two triangles have specific properties that must be met for congruence, including equal side lengths and equal angles. While two triangles may appear to be the same shape and size visually, it is important to use congruence criteria such as Side-Side-Side (SSS), Angle-Side-Angle (ASA), Side-Angle-Side (SAS), or others to definitively prove that they are congruent. Physical appearance alone does not provide sufficient evidence of congruence.