Answer the following questions on the idea of congruent figures and the use of…

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Problem

Answer the following questions on the idea of congruent figures and the use of superposition: (i) Define congruent figures and give one textbook example of a pair of congruent figures. (ii) Explain what is meant by "superposing one figure on another" when testing for congruence of plane figures. (iii) A student claims, "If two figures have exactly the same shape, they must be congruent." Do you agree with this statement? Give a clear reason along with one counter-example or supporting example.

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