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Which similarity statement and justification correctly identifies the triangles'

relationship? *

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User Stefan Moser
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Answer:

(c)
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Explanation:

Given

See attachment for triangles

Required

The relationship between both triangles

First, we determine the corresponding sides.

The corresponding sides will be determined based on the length of each side (i.e. bigger sides correspond while smaller sides correspond).

So, we have:


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Next, is to name the triangle base on the corresponding sides

The names will be:
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Lastly, is to check the scale ratio (k).

For both triangles to correspond, the scale ratio must be the same

So:


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Hence, the theorem is:
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Which similarity statement and justification correctly identifies the triangles' relationship-example-1
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