State whether the triangles are similar. If so, write a similarity statement and the postulate or theorem you used.

In Triangle QRS, QR=16, RS=64, and angle R=29. In Triangle UVT, VT=8, TU=32, and angel T=29.

Answers:

a. Triangle SRQ ~ Triangle UTV; ASA~ (Angle Side Angle)

b. Triangle QRS ~ Triangle VTU; SAS~ (Side Angle Side)

c. Triangle RSQ ~ Triangle TUV; ASA~ (Angle Side Angle)

d. The triangles are not similar.

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