Question

2. Please complete both Parts A & B below.

a. Are the side lengths proportional? If so, show the proportional relationship and make sure to address all sides. If not, explain why not.
b. Are the triangles similar? If so, write the similarity statement. If not, explain why not
Answer:

Answer 1

a) Yes

b) Yes

Explanation:

A) Yes

AB/YZ = AC/YX = BC/ZX

40/30 = 50/37.5 = 60/45

4/3 = 4/3 = 4/3

B) since the sides are in the same ratio,

Triangles ABC and YZX are similar