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Are the triangles similar? If yes, write a similaritystatement and explain how you know they are similar.

Are the triangles similar? If yes, write a similaritystatement and explain how you-example-1
User Minjoo
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First, let us check if:


(GA)/(BE)=(GU)/(EF)

Replacing:


\begin{gathered} (12)/(15)=(16)/(20) \\ Simplify \\ (4)/(5)=(4)/(5) \end{gathered}

and, ∠G = ∠E

Then,

65° = 65°

Which satisfies the SAS( Side, Angle, Side) - theorem.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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