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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Right Triangle Similarity

Question 12 • 690201 Geometry S1 – NEMECEK, ANGELLA S

In a proof of the Pythagorean theorem using similarity, what allows you to state that the triangles are similar in order to write the true proportions [image 1] and [image 2] ?

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Answer
A
the geometric mean (altitude) theorem
B
the geometric mean (leg) theorem
C
the right triangle altitude theorem
D
the SSS theorem