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I need help with similar triangles

I need help with similar triangles-example-1
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Answer:

ΔGHI and ΔDEF are similar by SSS criteria

Explanation:

Consider triangle GHI and triangle DEF

In ΔGHI, GH = 2, HI =4 and GI = 3.5

In ΔDEF , DE =4, EF = 6 and DF = 7

GH/DE = 2/4 =1/2

HI/EF = 3/6 = 1/2

GI/DF = 3.5/7 = 1/2

The corresponding sides are in same ratio by SSS criteria

ΔGHI and ΔDEF are similar


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