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Based only on the information given in the diagram, it is guaranteed that EFG~ HJK.

A. True
B. False

Based only on the information given in the diagram, it is guaranteed that EFG~ HJK-example-1

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The answer is B) false
User KAnNaN
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Answer:

The answer is the option B

False

Explanation:

we know that

If the triangles are similar

then

the ratio of their corresponding sides is equal

so


(HK)/(EG)=(HJ)/(EF)=(JK)/(FG)

In this problem we only have


HK=16\ units


EG=8\ units

There's not enough information

User Noah Iarrobino
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