Question

The two figures are similar. Identify the similar sides, and then write the similarity statement. Fill in each blank, then complete the sentence by explaining your reasoning.

• AB is similar to ____ because:



• AC is similar to ____ because:



• CB is similar to ____ because:




Step 2: Write the similarity statement.

Answer 1

- AB is similar to YZ because all the sides from triangle ABC got multiplied by 3/4, and 40 times 3/4 = 30.

- AC is similar to YX because 50 times 3/4 = 37.5.

- CB is similar to XZ because 60 times 3/4 = 45.

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