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In the following figure, $\angle A = \angle P$ and AC = PR. 

Which of the following options needs to be satisfied for Δ PQR and Δ ABC to be congruent?

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The correct answer is
AB = PQ by SAS criteria

To determine the condition for the congruence of triangles \( \Delta PQR \) and \( \Delta ABC \), we need to analyze the given information:

  • \(\angle A = \angle P\)
  • \(AC = PR\)

We are required to find which additional condition is needed for congruence.

The congruence criteria involved are:

  • SAS (Side-Angle-Side): Two sides and the included angle are equal.
  • ASS/SSA: Generally not valid for proving congruence except in the specific case of right triangles (HL).

Given that \(\angle A = \angle P\) and \(AC = PR\), if we have \(AB = PQ\), then we can use the SAS congruence criterion since we have two sides and the included angle equal.

Hence, the condition AB = PQ by SAS criteria must be satisfied for \(\Delta PQR\) and \(\Delta ABC\) to be congruent.

Let's analyze why other options don't work:

  • BC = QR by ASS criteria: ASS is not a valid criterion for congruence.
  • BC = QR by SSA criteria: Same as above; SSA does not prove congruence.
  • AB = PQ by SSA criteria: Again, SSA is not a valid rule for congruence.

Thus, the correct answer is: AB = PQ by SAS criteria.

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