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State if the triangles are similar. If so, state how you know they are similar 1 and complete the similarity statement. If not, write "not similar",

State if the triangles are similar. If so, state how you know they are similar 1 and-example-1
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Given the triangles : HGF and HTS

As shown in the figure :

m∠ STH = m∠ FGH = 61

m∠ THS = m∠ GHF ( because they are vertex angles so, they are congruent )

So, the triangles are similar By AA ( angl - angle )

So, the answer is option 1. yes , similar by AA. HGF ~ HTS

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