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Answer this easy geometry question. And no links, please!

Answer this easy geometry question. And no links, please!-example-1
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Answer:

See explanation below

Explanation:

We have RO parallel to LF

Segments RF and LO are transversal segments

For two parallel lines intersected by a transversal , the alternate interior angles are equal

In this figure, there are two pairs of alternate interior angles

∠O and ∠L form one pair and are equal
∠R and ∠F form another pair and are equal

Since the point T is formed by the intersection of two straight line segments, the vertically opposite angles must be equal
m∠RTO = m∠LTF

So in the two triangles, ΔRTO and Δ FTL we have

m∠R = m∠F
m∠O = m∠L
m∠RTO = m∠LTF

By the AAA theorem of similarity of angles the two triangles are similar

AAA Similarity Criterion for Two Triangles

The Angle-Angle-Angle (AAA) criterion for the similarity of triangles states that “If in two triangles, corresponding angles are equal, then their corresponding sides are in the same ratio (or proportion) and hence the two triangles are similar”.

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