To show: Whether the similarity of
Answer to Problem 4CE
Thetriangles are not similar.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The triangles are shown below:
Calculation:
In triangle WXV and ZXY,
Consider the ratio of sides as follows:
And angle WXV and ZXY are vertical opposite
The ratios of sides and one angle are equal but no rule is applicable of similarity of triangle because they neither come under AA nor SAS nor SSS.
Hence, thetriangles are not similar.
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