PLEASE HELP ASAP! Seth is using the figure shown below to prove the Pythagorean Theorem using triangle similarity.

Question

Seth is using the figure shown below to prove the Pythagorean Theorem using triangle similarity: In the given triangle PQR, angle P is 90° and segment PS is perpendicular to segment QR. The figure shows triangle PQR with right angle at P and segment PS. Point S is on side QR. Part A: Identify a pair of similar triangles. (2 points) Part B: Explain how you know the triangles from Part A are similar. (4 points) Part C: If RS = 4 and RQ = 16, find the length of segment RP. Show your work. (4 points)

Answer 1

Right, Ishaq S., Wyzant policy is: no help on exam / graded quiz type problems.

But -- you should be able to find the similar triangles by ASA. One of the angles is 90 degrees, the other is one of the original triangle corners, your choice!

-- Cheers, --Mr. d.