Comparing Two Rectangles: Testing Congruence of 2×5 and 2×4 Shapes

Question

Are the rectangles congruent?

222555444AAABBBDDDCCCEEEGGG

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Note that DC divides AE into two unequal parts.

AC=5 while CE=4

The area of rectangle ABDC is equal to:

5×2=10 5\times2=10

The area of rectangle CDGE is equal to:

4×2=8 4\times2=8

Therefore, the rectangles do not overlap.

Answer

No