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The triangles shown are similar. Which side of triangle JGH corresponds to side PM of triangle PMO?

Triangle G H J. Side G H is 9 centimeters, H J is 12 centimeters, J G is 6 centimeters. Triangle P M O. Side P M is 3 centimeters, M O is 4.5 centimeters, O P is 6 centimeters.

GH
JG
HJ
OP

User Rick Stanley
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Answer:

B aka JG

Explanation:

right on edge

User Jason Hoffmann
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Answer:

The corresponding side is JG

Explanation:

Given

JGH similar to PMO

Required

Determine the similar side to PM

To do this, we follow the naming convention of both triangle name, since there is no attachment to support the given parameters.

So:

By comparison: The corresponding side is JG

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