Problem 89 of 7
Explain why AAA information the triangles are similar by AA (or AAA) is not a congruence criterion.
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distinguish similarity from congruence.
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Information must be angle-only evidence.
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1. State what AAA tells about angle measures.
2. Explain that side lengths can still differ by a scale factor.
3. Conclude AAA is not enough for congruence.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Using AAA as a congruence criterion.