Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337614085
Author: Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher: Cengage,
Bartleby Related Questions Icon

Related questions

bartleby

Concept explainers

Topic Video
Question

Question 6

### Diagram and Problem Statement:

In the diagram below, \( \overline{XS} \) and \( \overline{YR} \) intersect at \( Z \). Segments \( XY \) and \( RS \) are drawn perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \) to form triangles \( XYZ \) and \( SRZ \).

\[
\begin{array}{c}
X\\
|\backslash \\
| \   \backslash Z \\
| \   \   \ \ \backslash \\
|_____Y \   \   \ \ \ \ \ \ R \\
| \   \   \   \  \ \ \ backslash \\
|_____ \ \_\  \ R \ S \\
\end{array}
\]

### Multiple-Choice Question:

Which statement is always true?

#### Options:
- **A.** \( \triangle XYZ \cong \triangle SRZ \)
- **B.** \( \frac{XY}{SR} \cong \frac{YZ}{RZ} \) ⬤ (This option is marked)
- **C.** \( (XY)(SR) = (XZ)(RZ) \)
- **D.** \( \overline{XS} \cong \overline{YR} \)

### Explanation of Diagram and Choices:

In the diagram provided, segment \( XY \) is perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \), forming a right angle at \( Y \). Similarly, segment \( RS \) is perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \), forming a right angle at \( S \). This arrangement forms two right triangles: \( \triangle XYZ \) and \( \triangle SRZ \).

#### Analysis of the Options:
- **Option A:** Suggests that \( \triangle XYZ \cong \triangle SRZ \), meaning the triangles are congruent in all aspects. This would require all corresponding sides and angles to be equal, which is not necessarily evident from the given information.
- **Option B:** Suggests that the ratios of the corresponding sides of the triangles are equal, indicating similarity rather than congruence, and this is a common result in right triangles sharing an altitude from the right angle to the hypotenuse. This option is marked as correct in the image.
- **Option C:** Suggests a relationship involving the product of sides of the triangles, indicative of certain
expand button
Transcribed Image Text:### Diagram and Problem Statement: In the diagram below, \( \overline{XS} \) and \( \overline{YR} \) intersect at \( Z \). Segments \( XY \) and \( RS \) are drawn perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \) to form triangles \( XYZ \) and \( SRZ \). \[ \begin{array}{c} X\\ |\backslash \\ | \ \backslash Z \\ | \ \ \ \ \backslash \\ |_____Y \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ R \\ | \ \ \ \ \ \ \ backslash \\ |_____ \ \_\ \ R \ S \\ \end{array} \] ### Multiple-Choice Question: Which statement is always true? #### Options: - **A.** \( \triangle XYZ \cong \triangle SRZ \) - **B.** \( \frac{XY}{SR} \cong \frac{YZ}{RZ} \) ⬤ (This option is marked) - **C.** \( (XY)(SR) = (XZ)(RZ) \) - **D.** \( \overline{XS} \cong \overline{YR} \) ### Explanation of Diagram and Choices: In the diagram provided, segment \( XY \) is perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \), forming a right angle at \( Y \). Similarly, segment \( RS \) is perpendicular to \( \overline{YR} \), forming a right angle at \( S \). This arrangement forms two right triangles: \( \triangle XYZ \) and \( \triangle SRZ \). #### Analysis of the Options: - **Option A:** Suggests that \( \triangle XYZ \cong \triangle SRZ \), meaning the triangles are congruent in all aspects. This would require all corresponding sides and angles to be equal, which is not necessarily evident from the given information. - **Option B:** Suggests that the ratios of the corresponding sides of the triangles are equal, indicating similarity rather than congruence, and this is a common result in right triangles sharing an altitude from the right angle to the hypotenuse. This option is marked as correct in the image. - **Option C:** Suggests a relationship involving the product of sides of the triangles, indicative of certain
Expert Solution
Check Mark
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Geometry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, geometry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Geometry
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Cengage,
Text book image
Elementary Geometry for College Students
Geometry
ISBN:9781285195698
Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein
Publisher:Cengage Learning