Question

Can Kayla conclude that and are similar? Why or why not?

Answer 1

@mhchen

Answer 2

Yes by Angle-Angle Postulate



They are similar

Answer 3

Explanation for part a

Answer 4

Just the Angle-Angle postulate.

There's a right-angle for both of them, and also vertical angles

Answer 5

Blank 3: width of the river

blank 4: explanation for b

Answer 6

can you solve for x

Answer 7

it is x= 375/4

Answer 8

okay so yeah, that'd be the width of the river.

375/4 = 93.75ft

Answer 9

For the explanation part:



The ratio I used was that each fraction is from the same triangle.
And the numerators and denominators of each fraction is a side that corresponds with the similar side on the other triangle.

Answer 10

ok thank you for that one

Answer 11

@dude @mhchen

Answer 12

Could you attempt to fill in some answers first?

Answer 13

Sure

Answer 14

it's given for the first one ?

Answer 15

yes

Answer 16

i'm having trouble with others

Answer 17

2nd one is Definition of Midpoint.

A midpoint divides a segment into 2 congruent segments.

Answer 18

It's been a while since I've done geometry proofs, I can't remember all the theorems or postulates anymore. You gotta ask someone that's closer to your grade.