To find: Whether each pair of figures is similar. If so, write the similarity statement and scale factor. If not, explain your reasoning.
Answer to Problem 3CYU
The figures are not similar by Theorem of Similar
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given figure is as follows.
Calculation:
Two polygons are similar if and only if their corresponding
Step 1: Compare corresponding angles.
Notice that both figures are rectangles.
Since all angles of a rectangle are right angles and right angles are congruent, corresponding angles are congruent.
Step 2: Compare corresponding sides:
And,
Since,
Therefore, the figures are not similar by Theorem of Similar Polygon.
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