Question

Explain if triangle ZHY is similar to triangle JHI . Justify your answer given the following information: HY = 3, YZ = 6, HZ = 7 and YI = 3, IJ = 12, HJ = 14

Answer 1

Yes, triangle ZHY and JHI are similar triangles because if you multiply each side on Triangle ZHY by 2, they equal the sides of the Triangle from IHJ.

For example, ZH x 2= JH , YZ x 2= IJ

Answer 2

You would use the Side-side-side similarty postulate

Explanation

HY/HI = 3/6 = .5

HZ/HJ = 7/14 = .5

YZ/IJ = 6/12 = .5