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OpenStudy (highschoolmom2010):

Determine whether the polygons are similar. If so, write a similarity statement and give the scale factor. If not, explain.

OpenStudy (highschoolmom2010):

OpenStudy (highschoolmom2010):

any help is appreciated :)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

I only see one polygon

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

The other is missing

OpenStudy (highschoolmom2010):

OpenStudy (highschoolmom2010):

sorry cut too small

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

if the polygons were similar, then the following would be true HT/EL = AT/UL in this case HT = 10 EL = 8 AT = 12 UL = 9

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so if HT/EL = AT/UL is true, then the polygons are similar if it's not true, then the polygons are not similar

OpenStudy (highschoolmom2010):

ok so 10/8=12/9

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so is that true?

OpenStudy (highschoolmom2010):

no

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so the two rectangles aren't similar

OpenStudy (highschoolmom2010):

ah ha i think i understand it :)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

that's great

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