Question

Use the figure to answer the questions

a. Explain why the triangles are similar

Geometry - Shaping Sheet
Triangle ______ and Triangle ______ are similar by the __________ postulate. This postulate works because __ (explain your reasoning here) ________.
*Use this format to appropriately write your answer below this box.

b. Find the value of x

Answer 1

A. EAB and EDC by AAA because congruent corresponding angles lead to similar triangles regardless of side length. This postulate works because the parallel lines cause angle a and angle d to be congruent as well as angle b being congruent to angle c, and vertical angle e is congruent.

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