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Determine whether the triangles can be proved similar. If they are similar, write a similarity statement. If they are not similar, explain why.

Determine whether the triangles can be proved similar. If they are similar, write-example-1
User Sunil Dodiya
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They are similar.

Angle JLK = Angle JMN

Angle LJK = 180 -65 -50 (Angles sum of triangle)
Angle LJK = 65 Degrees

Angle LJK = Angle MJN (Vert. Opp. Angles)

Angle JNM = 180 - 65 -50 (Angles sum of triangle)
Angle JNM = 65 Degrees
Angle JNM = Angle JKL

Hope it helps : )
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