Seth is using the figure shown below to prove the Pythagorean Theorem using triangle similarity: In the given triangle DEF, angle D is 90° and segment DG is perpendicular to segment EF. E D Part A: Identify a pair of similar triangles. (2 points) Part B: Explain how you know the triangles from Part A are similar. (4 points) Part C: If EG = 2 and EF = 8, find the length of segment ED. Show your work. (4 points) %3D

Seth is using the figure shown below to prove the Pythagorean Theorem using triangle similarity: In the given triangle DEF, angle D is 90° and segment DG is perpendicular to segment EF. E D Part A: Identify a pair of similar triangles. (2 points) Part B: Explain how you know the triangles from Part A are similar. (4 points) Part C: If EG = 2 and EF = 8, find the length of segment ED. Show your work. (4 points) %3D

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter60: Areas Of Triangles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4A

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