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Geometry 8 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

In ΔABC shown below, BD/BA=BE/BC .

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The flow chart proof with missing statements and reasons proves that if a line intersects two sides of a triangle and divides these sides proportionally, the line is parallel to the third side.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which reason can be used to fill in the numbered blank space?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Select one: a. 1. ΔABC ~ ΔBED 2. Side-Angle-Side Similarity Postulate b. 1. ΔABC ~ ΔBED 2. Side-Side-Side Similarity Theorem c. 1. ΔABC ~ ΔDBE 2. Side-Angle-Side Similarity Postulate d. 1. ΔABC ~ ΔDBE 2. Side-Side-Side Similarity Theorem

OpenStudy (jack1):

Q1... ratios BD/BA = BE / BC only if DE perpendicular to AC

OpenStudy (jack1):

assuming BA = BC

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