Question

Find the values of X and Y that makes these triangles congruent by the HL theorem

Answer 1

Answer:

C. x = 3, y = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

If both triangles are congruent by the HL Theorem, then their hypotenuse and a corresponding leg would be equal to each other.

Thus:

x + 3 = 3y (eqn. 1) => equal hypotenuse

Also,

x = y + 1 (eqn. 2) => equal legs

✔️Substitute x = y + 1 into eqn. 1 to find y.

x + 3 = 3y (eqn. 1)

(y + 1) + 3 = 3y

y + 1 + 3 = 3y

y + 4 = 3y

y + 4 - y = 3y - y

4 = 2y

Divide both sides by 2

4/2 = 2y/2

2 = y

y = 2

✔️ Substitute y = 2 into eqn. 2 to find x.

x = y + 1 (eqn. 2)

x = 2 + 1

x = 3