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Explain how the SAS criterion can be used to prove similarity in two triangles.(1 point) Responses If given a scale factor, you can determine if triangles are similar. If given a scale factor, you can determine if triangles are similar. If two corresponding side lengths of each triangle are given and are proportional, with a proven included angle measure, the triangles are similar. If two corresponding side lengths of each triangle are given and are proportional, with a proven included angle measure, the triangles are similar. If at least two angles of the triangles are given and are the same, then the triangles are similar. If at least two angles of the triangles are given and are the same, then the triangles are similar. If all three side lengths are given and proportional to one another, resulting in the same scale factor, then the triangles are similar.
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The SAS (Side-Angle-Side) criterion can be used to prove the similarity of two triangles by demonstrating that two corresponding sides of one triangle are proportional to two corresponding sides of another triangle, and that the included angle between those sides is equal.
Here's how you can apply the SAS criterion:
1. **Proportional Side Lengths**: Measure the lengths of two corresponding sides in each triangle. If the ratio of these two sides is equal (meaning they are proportional), you can proceed to the next step.
2. **Included Angle**: Measure the angle that is included between the two sides in both triangles. If this angle is proven to be congruent (equal) in both triangles, you have satisfied the conditions required for the SAS criterion.
3. **Conclusion**: If both conditions are met—two pairs of corresponding sides are proportional and the included angles are equal—then you can conclude that the two triangles are similar (denoted as ΔABC ~ ΔDEF).
In summary, the SAS criterion hinges on having two pairs of proportional sides along with an included angle that is equal, establishing triangle similarity through these relationships.
Here's how you can apply the SAS criterion:
1. **Proportional Side Lengths**: Measure the lengths of two corresponding sides in each triangle. If the ratio of these two sides is equal (meaning they are proportional), you can proceed to the next step.
2. **Included Angle**: Measure the angle that is included between the two sides in both triangles. If this angle is proven to be congruent (equal) in both triangles, you have satisfied the conditions required for the SAS criterion.
3. **Conclusion**: If both conditions are met—two pairs of corresponding sides are proportional and the included angles are equal—then you can conclude that the two triangles are similar (denoted as ΔABC ~ ΔDEF).
In summary, the SAS criterion hinges on having two pairs of proportional sides along with an included angle that is equal, establishing triangle similarity through these relationships.