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state if the triangles are similar. If so, how do you know they are similar and complete the similarity statement.ABC

state if the triangles are similar. If so, how do you know they are similar and complete-example-1
User Christopher Carlson
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Remember that

If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their corresponding sides is proportional and their corresponding angles are congruent

Verify the proportionality between corresponding sides

so


\begin{gathered} (AB)/(AV)=(AC)/(AW) \\ substitute\text{ given values} \\ (42)/(27)=(24)/(16) \\ 1.561.5\text{ } \\ \end{gathered}

that means

The triangles are not similar

Option A

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