Part A: What differences exist between congruent triangles and similar triangles? Part B: List and describe three postulates that can be used to determine similarity of triangles when side lengths and/or angle measures are unknown. Part C: Determine whether the triangles below are similar, congruent, or neither. Provide a supporting explanation. с 30 72 36 A F D 15 72 E 18

Part A: What differences exist between congruent triangles and similar triangles? Part B: List and describe three postulates that can be used to determine similarity of triangles when side lengths and/or angle measures are unknown. Part C: Determine whether the triangles below are similar, congruent, or neither. Provide a supporting explanation. с 30 72 36 A F D 15 72 E 18

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.3: Proving Triangles Similar

Problem 3E: Classify as true or false: a If the vertex angles of two isosceles triangles are congruent, the...

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