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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Determine whether the two triangles are similar. http://assets.openstudy.com/updates/attachments/51f6d83be4b0c8f6bc371ca2-wgary-1375131780821-triangles.png

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(with an explanation, please)

OpenStudy (austinl):

\[14 + \frac{7}{2}=x\] \[x\div 14 =y\] \[15\div 12 = z\] If\[y = z\]Then they are similar.

OpenStudy (austinl):

Does that make sense?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Where did you get the\[\frac{ 7 }{ 2 }\]

OpenStudy (austinl):

\[3.5 = \frac{7}{2}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, now I see why

OpenStudy (austinl):

Can you do the math from there?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah I got them as similar, with y and z as 1 1/4

OpenStudy (austinl):

Correct!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

And I'm assuming that's through SAS (side-angle-side)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because isn't C congruent for both of the triangles?

OpenStudy (austinl):

It is indeed.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alright, thanks

OpenStudy (austinl):

No problem!

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