Using Triangle Similarity Theorems Answers

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△RST ~ △RYX by the SSS similarity theorem.

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StartFraction X Y Over T S EndFraction
Option A
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StartFraction S Y Over R Y EndFraction
Option B
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StartFraction R X Over X T EndFraction
Option C
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StartFraction S T Over Y X EndFraction
Option D
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In the diagram, .

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MN and SR
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MN and QR
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∠S ≅ ∠N
D
∠S ≅ ∠O
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Consider the two triangles shown.

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The given sides and angles cannot be used to show similarity by either the SSS or SAS similarity theorems.
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The given sides and angles can be used to show similarity by the SSS similarity theorem only.
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The given sides and angles can be used to show similarity by the SAS similarity theorem only.
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The given sides and angles can be used to show similarity by both the SSS and SAS similarity theorems.
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Consider the two triangles.

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Show that the ratios are equivalent.
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Show that the ratios are equivalent.
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Show that the ratios are equivalent, and ∠V ≅ ∠Y.
Option C
D
Show that the ratios are equivalent, and ∠U ≅ ∠Z.
Option D
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Which would prove that ΔABC ~ ΔXYZ? Select two options.

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StartFraction B A Over Y X = StartFraction B C Over Y Z EndFraction = StartFraction A C Over X Z EndFraction
Option A
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StartFraction B A Over Y X = StartFraction B C Over Y Z EndFraction , angle C is-congruent-to angle Z
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StartFraction A C Over X Z EndFraction = StartFraction B A Over Y X EndFraction , Angle A is-congruent-to Angle X
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StartFraction B A Over Y X EndFraction = StartFraction A C Over Y Z EndFraction = StartFraction B C Over X Z EndFraction
Option D
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StartFraction B C Over X Y EndFraction = StartFraction B A Over Z X EndFraction , Angle C is-congruent-to angle X.
Option E
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In the diagram, .

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J measures 60°.
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J measures 30°.
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I measures 60°.
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I measures 30°.
Option D
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Consider the two triangles.

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LM is 3 units and XZ is 5 units.
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LM is 4 units and XZ is 6 units.
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LM is 5 units and XZ is 3 units.
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LM is 6 units and XZ is 4 units.
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The ratios of corresponding sides in the two triangles are equal.

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∠F ≅ ∠J
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∠I ≅ ∠F
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∠E ≅ ∠H
D
∠G ≅ ∠I
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Below are statements that can be used to prove that the triangles are similar. 1. 2. ∠B and ∠Y are right angles.3.?4.?Which two statements are missing in steps 3 and 4?

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∠X ≅ ∠C△ABC ~ △ZYX by the SAS similarity theorem.
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∠B ≅ ∠Y△ABC ~ △ZYX by the SAS similarity theorem.
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= 2△ABC ~ △ZYX by the SSS similarity theorem.
Option C
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= 2△ABC ~ △ZYX by the SSS similarity theorem.
Option D

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