Question triang
Triangle is similar to triangle such that , , and correspond to , , and , respectively. The measure of is and . What is the measure of ?
Triangle X Y Z is similar to triangle R S T such that X , Y
Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Lines, Angles, and Triangles — Angle relationships (parallel lines). Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice C is correct. It’s given that triangle is similar to triangle , such that , , and correspond to , , and , respectively. Since corresponding angles of similar triangles are congruent, it follows that the measure of is congruent to the measure of . It’s given that the measure of is . Therefore, the measure of is .
Choice A is incorrect and may result from a conceptual error.
Choice B is incorrect. This is half the measure of .
Choice D is incorrect. This is twice the measure of .
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