Explain why the triangles are similar. Then find the missing length, x. T 16 in hiffer 1₂ Ave 18 mm. 14 in 8 in Ax 9 m. Choose the reason that the triangles are similar. O A. The angles in the small triangle are equal in measure to their corresponding angles in the large triangle. O B. Both triangles are obtuse. OC. The sum of the three angles in each triangle is 180°. O D. The vertical angles in the triangle are equal in measure.

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Explain why the triangles are similar. Then find the
missing length, x.
16 in
18 m
14 in 8 in
9 in
Choose the reason that the triangles are similar.
O A. The angles in the small triangle are equal in measure to their corresponding angles in the large triangle.
O B. Both triangles are obtuse.
O C. The sum of the three angles in each triangle is 180°.
O D. The vertical angles in the triangle are equal in measure
Transcribed Image Text:Explain why the triangles are similar. Then find the missing length, x. 16 in 18 m 14 in 8 in 9 in Choose the reason that the triangles are similar. O A. The angles in the small triangle are equal in measure to their corresponding angles in the large triangle. O B. Both triangles are obtuse. O C. The sum of the three angles in each triangle is 180°. O D. The vertical angles in the triangle are equal in measure
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