Question

given triangles abc and def, which statement explains a way to determine if the two figures are similar? verify corresponding pairs of angles are congruent by translation. verify corresponding pairs of sides are congruent by dilation. verify corresponding pairs of angles are congruent by dilation. verify corresponding pairs of sides are congruent by translation.

Explanation:

Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are congruent. Dilations change the size of a figure but not the angle - measures. Translations are rigid motions that preserve congruence of sides and angles but don't help in determining similarity. The key for similarity is congruent angles.

Answer:

Verify corresponding pairs of angles are congruent by dilation.