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ΔQRS and ΔXYZ are two right triangles. The hypotenuse of each triangle is 10 cm long; m∠R = 55° and m∠Y = 35°.

Which of the following best describes the two triangles?
A
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They are similar and congruent.

B.

They are similar but not congruent.

C.

They are congruent but not similar.

D.

They are neither similar nor congruent.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A.

Both triangles have angles 90°, 55°, and 35°, so they are similar. Their corresponding hypotenuses are equal (10 cm), so the similarity scale factor is 1 — the triangles are congruent.