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Determine if the triangles are similar. If similar, state how and complete the similarity statement.

The triangles are___
TUS~ ___

Determine if the triangles are similar. If similar, state how and complete the similarity-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

so all the angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees

180-42-62= 76

so we know angle TUS is 76 degrees

the other triangle has an angle of 78 degrees which isn't 42, 62, or 76.

The triangles are not similar because similar shapes have congruent angles

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