If the value of c is 5, which of the three triangles can you prove congruent by the ASA Congruence Theorem?Three triangles with vertices, sides, and angles labeled.(1 point)Responses△JKL≅△MNO△JKL≅△MNO△JKL≅△PQR△JKL≅△PQRI cannot write a congruence statement about any of these triangles.I cannot write a congruence statement about any of these triangles.△MNO≅△PQR

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To determine whether you can prove any of the triangles congruent by the ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) Congruence Theorem, you need to set up the scenario properly based on the provided conditions.

The ASA theorem states that if two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.

Without specific information about the angles and the sides of triangles △JKL, △MNO, and △PQR, I cannot definitively say which triangles are congruent. Here’s how you can analyze them according to the ASA Criterion:

  1. Identify two angles and the included side from one triangle.
  2. Identify two angles and the corresponding included side from the other triangle.
  3. Determine if they are equal.

Once you can compare these measurements, you can use the ASA theorem to prove congruence.

Given the responses you've provided:

  • If you can find that △JKL is equivalent to △MNO or any other pair through the ASA criteria, then you can make a congruence statement.
  • If no angles and side combinations align as per ASA, the result would be that you cannot make a congruence statement.

From your options, without additional information, I wouldn't be able to definitively choose any congruence statement. Therefore, if none of the triangle pairs meet the ASA criteria:

  • The correct choice would be: "I cannot write a congruence statement about any of these triangles."