Find the values of x and y that make these triangles congruent by the HL theorem

A. x = 3, y = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The hypotenuse and the length of one leg of one right triangle must be equal to the hypotenuse and corresponding length of the one leg of the other ∆ for both triangles to be equal by the HL Congruence Theorem.

Thus, let's find x and y by setting the corresponding lengths of the two right ∆s equal to each other.

Therefore:

x = y + 1 › eqn. 1

2x + 3 = 3y + 3 › eqn. 2

Substitute x = (y + 1) into eqn. 2, and solve for y.

2x + 3 = 3y + 3 › eqn. 2

2(y + 1) + 3 = 3y + 3

2y + 2 + 3 = 3y + 3

2y + 5 = 3y + 3

Collect like terms

2y - 3y = -5 + 3

-y = -2

Divide both sides by -1

y = 2

Substitute y = 2 into eqn. 1.

x = y + 1 › eqn. 1

x = 2 + 1

x = 3

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