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Question
In the following example, a pair of triangles is shown. Equal parts of triangle in each pair are marked with the same sign. Observe the figure and state the test by which the triangle in each pair are congruent.

By ______ test
ΔLMN ≅ ΔPTR
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Solution
By Hypotenuse Side Test
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