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Right triangle, horizontal leg, B C, vertical leg, B A, point on side, A C, labeled, d, & point on side, B C, labeled, E, are connected with segment, creating right triangle, horizontal leg, E C, & vertical leg, E D.Are the triangles at right similar? If so, write a flowchart that justifies your conclusion. If not, explain how you know.  

Draw triangles and separately. What do you notice about angles and ? What do you notice about angle ?