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which rule explains why these scalene triangles are similar?
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Step1: Check the ratio of sides
Calculate the ratio of the corresponding sides. For the sides \(35\) and \(30\), and \(56\) and \(48\).
\(\frac{35}{30}=\frac{7}{6}\), \(\frac{56}{48}=\frac{7}{6}\)
Step2: Check the included angle
The included angles (\(\angle H\) and \(\angle R\)) are equal (marked as equal in the figure).
Since the ratio of two pairs of corresponding sides is equal and the included angles are equal, by the SAS (Side - Angle - Side) similarity criterion, the triangles are similar.
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