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Explain whether the shapes are similar. (Examples

7
2.
40°
K
cm/18
J
18 cm
70°
18 cm
70°
12 cm
48 cm
73"
34°
48 cm
-73
R
28 cm
So are the shapes similar or not ?

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Final answer:

The provided information is insufficient to determine whether the shapes are similar because it lacks organized data on corresponding sides and angles. For accurate measure comparisons, convert to the same units, then compare.

Step-by-step explanation:

For two shapes to be considered similar, they must have the same shape but not necessarily the same size. This means their corresponding angles are equal and the sides are proportional. However, the information provided in the question does not suffice to determine similarity, as there are possible typographical errors and inconsistencies. For instance, the measurements and angles given seem unorganized, and no clear pairs of shapes are described. To prove similarity, we need organized data showing comparisons between each shape's corresponding sides and angles.

When comparing measures, it is important to have the same units for an accurate comparison. For example, 5 cm is less than 70 mm since 70 mm is equivalent to 7 cm. Similarly, 7000 m is less than 8000 m when we convert 8 km to meters (1 km = 1000 m). Thus, it is crucial to compare measurements within the same unit system to determine their relation accurately.

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