C. Yes, because they are similar triangles
Similar triangles have the same shape but can be different sizes. Since both triangles are right triangles and have proportional side lengths (4/10 = 12/30), they are similar. Therefore, their hypotenuses could lie along the same line.
Two right triangles are graphed on a coordinate plane. One triangle has a vertical side of 4 and a horizontal side of 10. The other triangle has a vertical side of 12 and a horizontal side of 30.
Could the hypotenuses of these two triangles lie along the same line? (4 points)
A. No, because they are not similar triangles
B. No, because one is larger than the other
C. Yes, because they are similar triangles
D. Yes, because they are both right triangles
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