A right triangle and an acute triangle are ___________ similar.

Always

Sometimes

Never

Question

A right triangle and an acute triangle are ___________ similar.
		
Always
		
Sometimes
		
Never

anonymous · Answer

will award medals

anonymous · Answer

@phi can u help with this one

phi · Answer

this question is about definitions.

Do you know what an "acute triangle" is ?

anonymous · Answer

a triangle that has angles with less than 90 degrees

phi · Answer

and what is the definition of a "right triangle" ?

anonymous · Answer

a triangle that has a 90 degree angle

phi · Answer

and what is the definition of "similar triangles" ?

anonymous · Answer

triangles that have a similar scale factor to each other

phi · Answer

yes, but more pertinent,  their corresponding angles are congruent

phi · Answer

so this question is asking if all 3 angles of an acute triangle can be "matched up" (equal to)
the 3 angles of a right triangle?

anonymous · Answer

the answer is never cause the acute has no 90 degree angle while the right triangle does

phi · Answer

yes. that is an example of deductive thinking.  A good thing to be able to do.

anonymous · Answer

so my answer is correct

phi · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

thx so much for your help

phi · Answer

yw