Question

Given that StartFraction D F Over P R EndFraction = StartFraction F E Over R Q EndFraction = three-halves, what additional information is needed to prove △DEF ~ △PQR using the SSS similarity theorem?

Answer 1

Answer:

The additional information required to prove ΔDEF ~ ΔPQR is the value of the ratio DE/PQ which has to be equal to three-halves for ΔDEF to be similar to ΔPQR

Step-by-step explanation:

Given DF/PR = FE/RQ = 3/2

The Side Side Side,  SSS, similarity theorem states that where there are two triangles that have corresponding sides that are proportional to each other, the two triangles are said to be similar

Given ΔDEF and ΔPQR, have sides DF/PR = FE/RQ, to prove that ΔDEF and ΔPQR, then the additional information required is the ratio of the third sides of the triangles which is DE/PQ.

If DE/PQ = Three-halves, the two triangles ΔDEF and ΔPQR are similar, if not, that is DE/PQ ≠ Three-halves, then the two triangles ΔDEF and ΔPQR are not similar.