Determine whether the triangles are similar. If so, what is the similarity statement and the postulate or theorem used.
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Yes, the triangles are similar.
The similarity statement is ΔABC ~ ΔDEF.
The postulate or theorem used is Angle-Angle (AA) Similarity Postulate.
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To determine if two triangles are similar, you need to check if their corresponding angles are congruent (equal) and if their corresponding sides are in proportion.
The similarity statement for two similar triangles is usually written using corresponding vertices or sides. For example, if triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, the similarity statement can be written as:
∆ABC ~ ∆DEF
To confirm similarity, you can use one of the following similarity postulates or theorems:
1. Angle-Angle (AA) Similarity Postulate: If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar.
2. Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Similarity Theorem: If an angle of one triangle is congruent to an angle of another triangle, and the sides including these angles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.
3. Side-Side-Side (SSS) Similarity Theorem: If the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.
4. Hypotenuse-Leg (HL) Similarity Theorem: If the hypotenuse and one leg of a right triangle are proportional to the hypotenuse and one leg of another right triangle, the triangles are similar.
Remember to compare both corresponding angles and sides to determine if the triangles are similar. If you provide the specific information about the triangles (e.g., side lengths or angle measurements), I can assist you further in determining their similarity or applying the appropriate postulate or theorem.