To analyze the relationships between the triangles in the rectangle \(GHJI\), we need to consider the properties of rectangles and the triangles that can be formed within them.
In a rectangle:
- Opposite sides are equal and parallel.
- Diagonals are also equal.
The triangles mentioned in the options can be analyzed based on these properties.
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Triangle \(GJH \cong JHI\): Both triangles share side \(JH\), and since \(GJ\) and \(HI\) are both equal in a rectangle (as diagonals), this can indicate that the triangles may be congruent, depending on the angles shared as well. This option suggests SSS (Side-Side-Side) congruence.
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Triangle \(HGJ \cong HJI\): This suggests that triangles \(HGJ\) and \(HJI\) are congruent by SAS (Side-Angle-Side) theorem, potentially leveraging the fact that \(HJ\) is a common side and the angles created with \(G\) and \(I\) could be used.
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Triangle \(GHJ \cong IJH\): This indicates congruence by ASA (Angle-Side-Angle), likely leveraging the fact that both triangles share side \(HJ\), and knowing \(G\) and \(I\) create right angles at \(H\).
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Triangle \(GHJ \cong JHI\): This is claiming that the triangles are congruent using AAS (Angle-Angle-Side), which is less likely since they do not share a common side here.
Based on the properties of triangles formed in a rectangle, the most likely true statements are:
- Option outlining \(GHJ \cong IJH\) through ASA due to the right angles and a shared side.
- The statement that \(HGJ \cong HJI\) via SAS also holds based on structure.
Without the visual representation of triangles, the best answer, based on the standard relationships and the rectangle properties, would be:
△GHJ≅△IJH by ASA Congruence Theorem.
This takes into account the congruence of right angles and the sides.
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