Concept explainers
To complete: the statement based on the given figure.
Answer to Problem 3CE
ΔRST ~
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: A triangle with a right
For a right triangle with a perpendicular being drawn to the hypotenuse (as shown below),the both small
In the given triangle ΔRST, with right angle
ΔRST ~
ΔRST ~
From this, the relation relevant to the present case can be written as,
ΔRST ~
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