Question

Figure abcd is similar to figure wxyz. which proportion must be true for these figures?

Answer 1

Answer: B. WX WZ

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AB AD

You must find the similar sides and match them up.

Explanation:

Side AB = WX and ZY

Side AD = WZ and XY

Answer 2

The proportion between the corresponding sides must be equal.

When you have similar shapes all the sides must be in the same proportion. The angles remain the same.

Look for a proportion that compares corresponding sides.