In the diagram below, XS and YR intersect at Z. Segments XY and RS are drawn perpendicular to Y R to form triangles XYZ and SRZ. Y S. Which statement is always true? O A. AXY Z A SRZ O B. XY SR YZ RZ O C. (XY)(SR) = (XZ)(RZ) %3D O D. XS YR

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### Diagram and Problem Statement:

In the diagram below, \( \overline{XS} \) and \( \overline{YR} \) intersect at \( Z \). Segments \( XY \) and \( RS \) are drawn perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \) to form triangles \( XYZ \) and \( SRZ \).

\[
\begin{array}{c}
X\\
|\backslash \\
| \   \backslash Z \\
| \   \   \ \ \backslash \\
|_____Y \   \   \ \ \ \ \ \ R \\
| \   \   \   \  \ \ \ backslash \\
|_____ \ \_\  \ R \ S \\
\end{array}
\]

### Multiple-Choice Question:

Which statement is always true?

#### Options:
- **A.** \( \triangle XYZ \cong \triangle SRZ \)
- **B.** \( \frac{XY}{SR} \cong \frac{YZ}{RZ} \) ⬤ (This option is marked)
- **C.** \( (XY)(SR) = (XZ)(RZ) \)
- **D.** \( \overline{XS} \cong \overline{YR} \)

### Explanation of Diagram and Choices:

In the diagram provided, segment \( XY \) is perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \), forming a right angle at \( Y \). Similarly, segment \( RS \) is perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \), forming a right angle at \( S \). This arrangement forms two right triangles: \( \triangle XYZ \) and \( \triangle SRZ \).

#### Analysis of the Options:
- **Option A:** Suggests that \( \triangle XYZ \cong \triangle SRZ \), meaning the triangles are congruent in all aspects. This would require all corresponding sides and angles to be equal, which is not necessarily evident from the given information.
- **Option B:** Suggests that the ratios of the corresponding sides of the triangles are equal, indicating similarity rather than congruence, and this is a common result in right triangles sharing an altitude from the right angle to the hypotenuse. This option is marked as correct in the image.
- **Option C:** Suggests a relationship involving the product of sides of the triangles, indicative of certain
Transcribed Image Text:### Diagram and Problem Statement: In the diagram below, \( \overline{XS} \) and \( \overline{YR} \) intersect at \( Z \). Segments \( XY \) and \( RS \) are drawn perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \) to form triangles \( XYZ \) and \( SRZ \). \[ \begin{array}{c} X\\ |\backslash \\ | \ \backslash Z \\ | \ \ \ \ \backslash \\ |_____Y \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ R \\ | \ \ \ \ \ \ \ backslash \\ |_____ \ \_\ \ R \ S \\ \end{array} \] ### Multiple-Choice Question: Which statement is always true? #### Options: - **A.** \( \triangle XYZ \cong \triangle SRZ \) - **B.** \( \frac{XY}{SR} \cong \frac{YZ}{RZ} \) ⬤ (This option is marked) - **C.** \( (XY)(SR) = (XZ)(RZ) \) - **D.** \( \overline{XS} \cong \overline{YR} \) ### Explanation of Diagram and Choices: In the diagram provided, segment \( XY \) is perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \), forming a right angle at \( Y \). Similarly, segment \( RS \) is perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \), forming a right angle at \( S \). This arrangement forms two right triangles: \( \triangle XYZ \) and \( \triangle SRZ \). #### Analysis of the Options: - **Option A:** Suggests that \( \triangle XYZ \cong \triangle SRZ \), meaning the triangles are congruent in all aspects. This would require all corresponding sides and angles to be equal, which is not necessarily evident from the given information. - **Option B:** Suggests that the ratios of the corresponding sides of the triangles are equal, indicating similarity rather than congruence, and this is a common result in right triangles sharing an altitude from the right angle to the hypotenuse. This option is marked as correct in the image. - **Option C:** Suggests a relationship involving the product of sides of the triangles, indicative of certain
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