Math Problem Statement

Complete the similarity statement and reason for the pair of triangles shown. If they are not similar, type the word "no" in both blanks.

Solution

To determine if the triangles are similar, we need to check if their corresponding sides are proportional or if they have equal angles.

For triangles ABC\triangle ABC and DEF\triangle DEF:

  • Check the ratio of corresponding sides:
    • ABDE=3.711.10.333\frac{AB}{DE} = \frac{3.7}{11.1} \approx 0.333
    • BCEF=4.814.4=130.333\frac{BC}{EF} = \frac{4.8}{14.4} = \frac{1}{3} \approx 0.333

As the ratios are equal and they have equal angles, the triangles are similar.

Thus: ABCDEF\triangle ABC \sim \triangle DEF by SAS (Side-Angle-Side) similarity criteria.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Similarity
Proportionality of Sides
Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Similarity

Formulas

Ratio of corresponding sides: AB/DE = BC/EF
Proportional sides indicate similarity

Theorems

Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Similarity Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10