Use the following theorem to construct a triangle similar to the given triangle but with sides that are twice the length of those of the given triangle. Theorem: If the lengths of the three pairs of sides for two trian- gles are in proportion, then those triangles are similar (Sss~). A

Use the following theorem to construct a triangle similar to the given triangle but with sides that are twice the length of those of the given triangle. Theorem: If the lengths of the three pairs of sides for two trian- gles are in proportion, then those triangles are similar (Sss~). A

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Problem 29E: On a piece of paper, use your compass to construct a triangle that has two sides of the same length....

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Use the following theorem to construct a triangle similar to
the given triangle but with sides that are twice the length of
those of the given triangle.
Theorem: If the lengths of the three pairs of sides for two trian-
gles are in proportion, then those triangles are similar (Sss~).
A

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