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In ΔPQR shown below, segment QS is an altitude
What property or definition is needed to prove that ΔPSQ is similar to ΔQSR?
These are the choices: Transitive Property of Equality Reflexive Property of Equality Definition of an Altitude Definition of Supplementary Angles
I think it's B, Reflexive Property of Equality
|dw:1452371710932:dw| Angle 1 is in both triangles so == both has 2 90 angle so last is equal
Do you know what is the Reflexive Property of Equality
It's the property where a = a.
I still can't get your point why you have chosen this.
it demonstrates how the angles are equal
@TrojanPoem thoughts?
I was going to say it's the Definition of Altitude as it must be perpendicular. Therefore we have two congruent angles. But now I am trying to understand your thoughts maybe I am mistaken.
However, what if the triangle isn't right angle or the length of the leg doesn't support making altitude like here: |dw:1452372564543:dw|
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