7. Let ABCD be a trapezoid with bases lengths BC = b and AD = a. Assume the diagonal of ABCD intersect at a point 0. Prove the triangles AAOD and ACOB are similar and find their ratio of similarity in terms of a and b.

7. Let ABCD be a trapezoid with bases lengths BC = b and AD = a. Assume the diagonal of ABCD intersect at a point 0. Prove the triangles AAOD and ACOB are similar and find their ratio of similarity in terms of a and b.

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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter6: Circles

Section6.3: Line And Segment Relationships In The Circle

Problem 38E

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