Explain why the triangles are similar. Then find the missing length, x. Choose the reason that the triangles are similar. O A. The vertical angles in the triangle are equal in measure. OB. The sum of the three angles in each triangle is 180°. OC. Both triangles are obtuse. D. The angles in the small triangle are equal in measure to their corresponding angles in the large triangle. Find the missing length. X= 16 in. 26 in. 14 in. 8 in 13 in.

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Explain why the triangles are similar. Then find the missing length, x.
Choose the reason that the triangles are similar.
O A. The vertical angles in the triangle are equal in measure.
O B. The sum of the three angles in each triangle is 180°.
O C. Both triangles are obtuse.
D. The angles in the small triangle are equal in measure to their corresponding angles in the large triangle.
Find the missing length.
X =
16 in.
26 in.
14 in.
8 in.
13 in.
Transcribed Image Text:Explain why the triangles are similar. Then find the missing length, x. Choose the reason that the triangles are similar. O A. The vertical angles in the triangle are equal in measure. O B. The sum of the three angles in each triangle is 180°. O C. Both triangles are obtuse. D. The angles in the small triangle are equal in measure to their corresponding angles in the large triangle. Find the missing length. X = 16 in. 26 in. 14 in. 8 in. 13 in.
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