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The figure shows line RS parallel to line UV. The lines are intersected by 2 transversals. All lines are in the same plane.

Explain why triangle RTS is similar to triangle VTU.

The figure shows line RS parallel to line UV. The lines are intersected by 2 transversals-example-1
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Answer:

Its similar because they're the same lines and angles, just different sizes.

Explanation:

If you were to flip the smaller one into the bigger one, then make the smaller one the same size as the bigger one, It would be the same size and shape. With all the same angles.

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