Determine which of the following pairs of triangles (A through F) are similar. All linear dimensions are in inches.
The similar pairs of triangles are
(a)
Similarity of triangle.
Answer to Problem 7A
Triangles are similar.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
In ΔABC and ΔDEF
(b)
Similarity of triangle.
Answer to Problem 7A
Triangles are similar.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
In ΔABC and ΔDEF
Hence,
(c)
Similarity of triangle.
Answer to Problem 7A
Triangles are similar.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
In ΔABC and ΔDEF
(d)
Similarity of triangle.
Answer to Problem 7A
Triangles are similar.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
In ΔABC and ΔDEF
(e)
Similarity of triangle.
Answer to Problem 7A
Triangles are not similar.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
In ΔABC And ΔDEF
But
Hence, ΔABC And ΔDEF are not similar.
(f)
Similarity of triangle.
Answer to Problem 7A
Triangles are similar.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
In ΔABC And ΔDEF
Hence, ΔABC And ΔDEF are similar.
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