So i have two triangle a large triangle with one side of 12. The other triangle is marked off inside the first triagle. with a corresponding side of 6. the other two sides are marked congruent. I know they are similar by side side side but what is the similarity statement?

Question

So  i have two triangle a large triangle with one side of 12.  The other triangle is marked off inside the first triagle.  with a corresponding side of 6. the other two sides are marked congruent.  I know they are similar by side side side but what is the similarity statement?

anonymous · Answer

I don't know what Letters are on your triangle, but you want to show that the ratios of each side to its corresponding side are equal for all 3 sides
Example
Say triangle ABC is similar to DEF
Just say that AB/DE = AC/DF = BC/EF