Mathematics
It is given that △ABC ≅ △RPQ. Is it true to say that BC = QR? Why?
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Answer
Given, △ABC ≅ △RPQ.
It means that A ↔ R, B ↔ P, C ↔ Q, therefore, BC = PQ (corresponding sides are equal).
Hence, BC ≠ QR as they are not corresponding sides.
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