In AABC pictured to the right, LB is a right angle and BD is the altitude. How many triangles do you see in the picture? a. D b. Identify the triangles by name. A Is the big triangle similar to the small triangle? Explain. C. d. Is the big triangle similar to the medium triangle? Explain. What is the relationship between the small triangle and the medium triangle? How do e. you know?

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In AABC pictured to the right, LB is a right angle and BD is
the altitude.
How many triangles do you see in the picture?
a.
b.
Identify the triangles by name.
A
B
C.
Is the big triangle similar to the small triangle? Explain.
d.
Is the big triangle similar to the medium triangle? Explain.
What is the relationship between the small triangle and the medium triangle? How
do you know?
e.
Transcribed Image Text:Example 1 In AABC pictured to the right, LB is a right angle and BD is the altitude. How many triangles do you see in the picture? a. b. Identify the triangles by name. A B C. Is the big triangle similar to the small triangle? Explain. d. Is the big triangle similar to the medium triangle? Explain. What is the relationship between the small triangle and the medium triangle? How do you know? e.
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