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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.3: Proving Triangles Similar

Problem 3E: Classify as true or false: a If the vertex angles of two isosceles triangles are congruent, the...

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