Mathematics

Chace Walton

13 October, 01:14

Westin is comparing the triangles below.

Triangle F G H. Side G H is 4 centimeters, angle G is 117 degrees, and angle H is 27 degrees. Triangle J L K. Side J L is 8 centimeters, angle J is 27 degrees, and angle L is 117 degrees.

He uses the similarity statement Triangle H G F is similar to triangle L J K. Which best describes the accuracy of Westin's statement?

Accurate. HG and LJ are proportional.

Inaccurate. HG and LJ are not corresponding sides.

Inaccurate. The sides are not proportional. There is no common ratio between the sides.

Inaccurate. The angles in the order listed do not correspond.