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HELP DUE IN 10 MINS!

Are the triangles similar?


A. Yes, by SSS~ Postulate



B. Yes, by SAS~ Postulate



C. Yes, by AA~ Postulate



D. No, the corresponding angles are not congruent

HELP DUE IN 10 MINS! Are the triangles similar? A. Yes, by SSS~ Postulate B. Yes, by-example-1
User Akina
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Answer:

  • C. Yes, by AA~ Postulate

Explanation:

As per given we have:

  • ∠EDC ≅ ∠HGC - given
  • ∠DCE ≅ ∠GCH - vertical angles

If two angles of one triangle are congruent with another, they triangles are similar

Correct choice is C

User Flamenco
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Answer:

Explanation:

Yes they are similar.

  • <D and <G are marked as congruent.
  • <DCE = <HCG Vertically opposite angles are always congruent.

The triangles are similar by AA~ postulate.

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