Question

question determine if the 2 triangles are similar. if so, determine why theorem is used to prove it. answer attempt 1 out of 2 not similar similar because of aa similar because of asa similar because of sas similar because of sss

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate side - length ratios

Calculate the ratios of corresponding sides. $\frac{72}{18}=4$, $\frac{84}{21}=4$, $\frac{32}{4} = 8$.

Step2: Check similarity condition

Since the ratios of the corresponding sides are not all equal (8 $
eq$ 4), the triangles do not satisfy the SSS (Side - Side - Side) similarity criterion. Also, no angle information is given to check AA (Angle - Angle), SAS (Side - Angle - Side), or ASA (Angle - Side - Angle) criteria. But based on side - length ratios, we can conclude.

Answer:

Not Similar