CPM Homework Help : CCG Problem 4-70

Are the triangles at right similar? If so, write a flowchart that justifies your conclusion. If not, explain how you know.

Hint:

Draw triangles $ABC$ and $DEC$ separately. What do you notice about angles $B$ and $E$ ? What do you notice about angle $C$ ?

Right triangle A, B, C. A vertical line segment D, E is drawn parallel to side A, B inside triangle A, B, C, to create right triangle D, E, C.