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using postulates and/or Theorems learned in Unit 1, ~ AXY show all your work and explain why the triangle are similar or why they are not

using postulates and/or Theorems learned in Unit 1, ~ AXY show all your work and explain-example-1

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Answer:

No, They are not similar.

Explanation:

Side AB is four times bigger which makes it 24 (6+18), meaning side AC should be 40 (10 x 4) but it is only 35 (10 + 25)

therefore, the triangles are not similar.

(If they were then you couldve uses SAS.. but their not)

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