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OpenStudy (michaelac959):

Are the polygons similar? If they are, write a similarity statement and give the scale factor. The figures are not drawn to scale.

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

a. TUWV=DEFG 4.5:2.8 b.TUWV=EFGD 6:2.1 c.TUWV=DEFG 6:4.5 d.the polygons are not similar

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

i think i figured it out but im not so sure. i believe c your thoughts?

563blackghost (563blackghost):

You are correct it is C ^^

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

yey thanks can you help with another?

563blackghost (563blackghost):

sure ^^

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

What similarity statement can you write relating the three triangles in the diagram?

563blackghost (563blackghost):

oooo i am horrible at statments... >.<

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

a. JMK ~ MLK ~ JLM b. JMK ~ LMK ~ JLM c. JLM ~MLK ~ JKM d. JKM ~MKL ~MJL and me 2

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

i wonder why it seems like noone is on right now. its wierd

563blackghost (563blackghost):

ooo wait its this kind i love these ^^

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

oh ok. nice ^.^

563blackghost (563blackghost):

you go from smallest to biggest from left to right...

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

so like b right?

563blackghost (563blackghost):

sooo first its JMK....M has to be in the middle because the two triangles share the vertex angle...

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

and so the second has to be lmk right?

563blackghost (563blackghost):

correct-mundo ^^

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

and finally JLM i think

563blackghost (563blackghost):

at least thats what I would choose...yup so b....but trust your gut...

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

thanks. have you taken the similarity unit test yet?

563blackghost (563blackghost):

yup

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

cool so can you help me with the written response. i can do the multiple choice ones, but the written ones are hard

563blackghost (563blackghost):

im sorry i cant help with the tests....we are not allowed...

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

it's fine i understand.

563blackghost (563blackghost):

im sorry :(

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

your fine. just following the rules

563blackghost (563blackghost):

gtg byeee good luck

OpenStudy (michaelac959):

thanks bye

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