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A student wants to know if in similar triangles corresponding altitudes are in the same ratio as corresponding sides. Are they? If so, how can you show it?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.2: Similar Polygons

Problem 1E: a What is true of any pair of corresponding angles of two similar polygons? b What is true of any...

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