Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 1CT
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Transcribed Image Text:Are the two triangles similar? If yes, write a similarity statement and explain how you know they are similar.
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90°
50°
40°
Choose the correct answer below.
O A. Yes, ASOR - ADOW. The triangles are simlar because ZS ZD and ZSOR E ZWOD, which satisfies the AA- postulate.
OB.
RO
SO
Yes, ASOR - ADOW. The triangles are similar because ZS ZD and
wo
which satisfies the SAS- theorem.
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Yes, ASOR - ADOW. The triangles are similar because wO
SO
RS
which satisfies the SSS- theorem.
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DO
WD
O D. No, the triangles are not similar because no theorem or postulate can be satisfied.
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