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Determine whether the polygons to the right are similar. If​ so, write a similarity statement and give the scale factor. If​ not, explain.

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MrRoyalidn

Answer:

(a) Similar polygons; scale factor is 2

(b) Similar polygons; scale factor is 1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

See attachment for polygons

Required

Determine if they are similar or not

Solving (a): The triangle

The angles in both triangles show that the triangles are similar

To calculate the scale factor (k), we simply take corresponding sides.

i.e.

[tex]k = \frac{DF}{BA} = \frac{FE}{AC} = \frac{DE}{BC}[/tex]

[tex]k = \frac{6}{3} = \frac{8}{4} = \frac{10}{5}[/tex]

[tex]k = 2=2=2[/tex]

[tex]k = 2[/tex]

The scale factor is 2

Solving (b): The trapezium

The angles in both trapeziums show that the trapeziums are similar

To calculate the scale factor (k), we simply take corresponding sides.

i.e.

[tex]k = \frac{KN}{GJ}[/tex]

[tex]k = \frac{6}{4}[/tex]

[tex]k = 1.5[/tex]

The scale factor is 1.5

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