Question

determine if the 2 triangles are similar. if so, determine why theorem is used to prove it. answer not similar similar because of aa similar because of sas similar because of sss

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate side - length ratios

For the first triangle with side - lengths 8, 18, 24 and the second triangle with side - lengths 4, 6, 12.
The ratios of corresponding sides are: $\frac{8}{4}=2$, $\frac{18}{6} = 3$, $\frac{24}{12}=2$.
Since the ratios of the corresponding sides are not equal ($2
eq3$), the triangles do not satisfy the SSS (Side - Side - Side) similarity criterion. Also, no angle information is given, so we cannot use AA (Angle - Angle) or SAS (Side - Angle - Side) criteria.

Answer:

Not Similar