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Determine whether the triangles are similar. If so, write a similarity statement and name the postulate or the theorem you used. If not explain.

Determine whether the triangles are similar. If so, write a similarity statement and-example-1

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Answer:

Not similar

Explanation:

If the triangles are similar, they will have all congruent angles and corresponding sides that form equivalent ratios.


(12)/(14) =(16)/(18)\\0.85 = 0.88

When simplified, these two ratios are not equal. These triangles are not similar.

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