Question

Determine if the triangles, ΔUVW and ΔBAC, are similar. If so, identify the similarity criterion.

A) AA similarity

B) SAS similarity

C) SSS similarity

D) not similar

Answer 1

B). SAS similarity.

Explanation:

In Δ WVU & ΔCAB,

UV/CA = 17/34 = 1/2

&

VW/AB = 14/28 = 1/2

∵ UV/CA = VW/AB = 1/2

& ∠V = ∠A (Given)

∵ ΔWVU ≅ ΔCAB (by SAS similarity)