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(a) in the figure, ( uvparallel yx ). yes or no. for the figure given below can we say that the two triangles are similar? (b) part b if they are similar, then what are the possible similarity theorem that we can use to prove the triangles similar? mark all that apply. a aa similarity theorem b sas similarity theorem c sss similarity theorem d none of the above
Step1: Check for parallel lines and corresponding angles
Since \(UV\parallel WX\), we have \(\angle UVO=\angle WXO\) (alternate - interior angles) and \(\angle VUO=\angle XWO\) (alternate - interior angles).
Step2: Apply AA similarity theorem
In \(\triangle UVO\) and \(\triangle WXO\), we have two pairs of equal angles. By the AA (Angle - Angle) similarity theorem, if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, then the two triangles are similar.
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(a) Yes
(b) A. AA similarity theorem