Question

Explain why the triangles are similar. Then find the
distance represented by x.

Answer 1

i know both have a similar angle

Answer 2

First observation : both are right triangles

Answer 3

Second observation : both have a vertical angle thats common

Answer 4

so, by AA similarity, both triangles are similar

Answer 5

i wasnt sure if that was a reason or not

Answer 6

its okay, u wud be sure next time :)

Answer 7

so was that all i need to know to prove it

Answer 8

those are called vertical angles, they're congruent always

Answer 9

the other angle is right angle. u have two sets of angles congruent.
by AA the triangles are similar.

Answer 10

ok so the reason was ASA

Answer 11

nope, from where u getting S here ?

reason was AA

Answer 12

the side they share...

Answer 13

they're not sharing any side

Answer 14

which side u talking about ha ?