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Hypotenuse Leg Congruence Theorem Geometry Hypotenuse Leg Congruence Theorem Chapter 8: Section 3
Recall our theorems:
Hypotenuse Leg Theorem (HL) If, in 2 right triangles, the hypotenuse and a leg of one are congruent to the hypotenuse and a leg of the other, the 2 triangles are congruent.
Example 1 Given: PQ RS, Q and S are right angles. Prove: QPR SRP P R S
1. ,Q and S are right angles. 1. Given P R Statements S Reasons 1. ,Q and S are right angles. 1. Given 2. 2. Reflex. Prop. 3. 3. def of rt. angle 4. ΔQPR = ΔSRP 4. HL Thm.
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