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OpenStudy (anonymous):
If the triangles are similar, which ratio shows the relationship of the area of the larger triangle to the area of the smaller triangle?
1:4
36:1
2:1
6:1
could someone explain how they got this question??????
OpenStudy (mertsj):
To find the ratio of the areas of two similar figures, take the ratio of the sides and square it.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
so I would use the formula A=1/2 bh ?????
OpenStudy (mertsj):
Name a side of the big triangle
OpenStudy (anonymous):
12???
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OpenStudy (mertsj):
Name a side of the little triangle
OpenStudy (anonymous):
2
OpenStudy (mertsj):
Write the ratio of big side to little side
OpenStudy (anonymous):
12:2 ?????
OpenStudy (mertsj):
Reduce it
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
6:1?
OpenStudy (mertsj):
square it
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ummmm.....this is the part that messes me up.......
OpenStudy (mertsj):
What is 6 squared?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
um 36
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