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  the SSS similarity theorem

Step-by-step explanation:

The triangles are not indicated as being right triangles (even though we know they are), so we cannot use the HL theorem.

The ratios of corresponding sides are the same, so the applicable theorem is ...

  the SSS similarity theorem

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3/(3+6) = 4/(4+8) = 5/15 = 1/3 . . . the ratio of shorter sides to corresponding longer sides.

Additional comment

You recognize the smaller triangle as a 3-4-5 right triangle, and notice that the larger triangle is 3 times that size. If angle C were marked as the right angle it is, then the HL similarity theorem could also be used.

the smallest possible measurement of the width is 14 feet

step-by-step explanation:

let's assume length of parallelogram is 'l'

width of parallelogram is 'w'

the perimeter of a parallelogram must be no less than 40 feet

so, we get

we are given

length of parallelogram is 6 feet

so,

l=6

we can plug it

now, we can solve for w

subtract both sides by 12

divide both sides by 2

and we get

so,

the smallest possible measurement of the width is 14 feet