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Select the reason why these triangles are

similar. If they are not, select "Not similar."
A. AA
B. SAS
C. SSS
D. Not similar

Select the reason why these triangles are similar. If they are not, select "Not-example-1
User AgentBilly
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Answer is B. SAS

side angle side


Reason

the shared angle is congruent for both triangles.
the two sides are congruent because the ratio of 1:3 for both sides.

2/6 and 3/9 = 1/3 and 1/3


Also correct is AA angle angle

In two triangles, if two pairs of corresponding angles are congruent, then the triangles are similar .
A is the same for both triangles

The corresponding angles are congruent - see attached picture - so angle angle is also correct

Select the reason why these triangles are similar. If they are not, select "Not-example-1
User Kevin Marsden
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