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“If two angles and a side of one triangle are equal to two angles and a side of another triangle, then the two triangles must be congruent.” Is the statement true? Why? - Mathematics

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Question

“If two angles and a side of one triangle are equal to two angles and a side of another triangle, then the two triangles must be congruent.” Is the statement true? Why?

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  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Since side of one triangle must be equal to its corresponding side of another triangle.

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Chapter 7: Triangles - Exercise 7.2 [Page 65]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 9
Chapter 7 Triangles
Exercise 7.2 | Q 4. | Page 65

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