Similar Triangles & Proportions

Similar Triangles & Proportions

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Mathematics

8th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are similar triangles?

Back

Triangles that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the principle of proportionality in similar triangles?

Back

If two triangles are similar, the ratios of the lengths of their corresponding sides are equal.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you find the height of an object using similar triangles?

Back

By creating a proportion between the height of the object and the distance from the object, compared to the height of a smaller object and its distance.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a pair of corresponding sides in similar triangles?

Back

Sides that are in the same relative position in two different triangles.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about angle A and angle D?

Back

Angle A is equal to angle D.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you set up a proportion to solve for a missing side in similar triangles?

Back

By equating the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for finding the area of similar triangles?

Back

If the ratio of the sides of two similar triangles is a:b, then the ratio of their areas is a²:b².

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