If the ratio of the areas of similar triangles is 1:16, and the length of the side of the larger triangle is 42 cm, what is the length of the corresponding side in the smaller triangle?
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If the ratio of the areas of similar triangles is 1:16, and the length of the side of the larger triangle is 42 cm, what is the length of the corresponding side in the smaller triangle?
The ratio of similarity is 1:4
The length of the corresponding side in the small triangle is:
10.5
If it is known that both triangles are equilateral, are they therefore similar?
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