7.7.4 Practice: Modeling: Similarity Theorems will give brainliest
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Similar triangles may or may not be congruent
- The height of the peak is 72 feet
- The triangles are similar by AA similarity postulate
First, we determine the height of the peak using the following equivalent ratios
P B : B M = T F : F M
So, we have:
Express the units in inches
Express as fractions
Multiply both sides by 240
Express as feet
So, the height of the peak is 72 feet
The ratio also means that the triangles are similar by AA similarity postulate
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For a better understanding of the solution given here please find the attached file which has the relevant diagram.
To answer this question we will have to make use of <u>the Isosceles Triangle Theorem</u> which states that the perpendicular bisector of the base of an isosceles triangle is also the angle bisector of the vertex angle. Thus, as a corollary we know that is EF is the angle bisector of the vertex angle ∠E, then, EF is the perpendicular bisector of the of the base DK.
Please follow the diagram of a complete understanding of the logic and the solution.
As EF is the angle bisector as given in the question, thus we will have:
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Also, from the Theorem we know that KF will be half of DK and thus, KF will be: centimeters.
Likewise, from the same theorem we have:
