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Determine whether the two triangles are similar. If they are, complete the similarity statement.

Determine whether the two triangles are similar. If they are, complete the similarity-example-1
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Similarity of two triangle

Similarity: two triangle are similar (they have the same shape but generally different size) if and only if the have the same angles.

In this case, we have that:

ΔTSU ≅ ΔUVW

because they have the same angles

We know this because:

Vertical angles: when two lines are crossed, the opposite angles formed are equal. These angles are called vertical angles.

Since TS and VW are parallel

Alternate interior angles: when two parallel lines are crossed by a transversal, there are couples of angles formed that are equal. Those are called alternate interior angles.

Answer

ΔTSU ≅ ΔUVW

by vertical angles and alternate interior angles

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