Similarity Criteria in Nested Triangles: Analysis of AA and SAS Postulates

Similarity Criteria in Nested Triangles: Analysis of AA and SAS Postulates

Secondary 3

In the diagram, \(ABC\) is a triangle.
\(E\) is the point on \(BC\) such that \(\angle ABC = \angle EDC\).

  1. Show that triangles \(ABC\) and \(EDC\) are similar.
  2. Given that \(AB = 5x\), \(BC = 3y\), \(DE = 2\) and \(CD = 4\).
    Find the ratio of \(x : y\).

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Answer:\(\text{(i)}\ \triangle ABC\sim\triangle EDC\text{ (AA)}\) \(\text{(ii)}\ x:y=3:10\)

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