Triangle Proportionality Theorem

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What is the Triangle Proportionality Theorem?

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If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle, it divides the other two sides proportionally.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

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Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the SAS similarity criterion?

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If two sides of one triangle are proportional to two sides of another triangle and the included angles are equal, the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the AA similarity criterion?

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If two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the SSS similarity criterion?

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If the three sides of one triangle are proportional to the three sides of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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If two figures are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

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The corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If triangle A is similar to triangle B, and the length of a side in triangle A is 6 and the corresponding side in triangle B is 9, what is the ratio of their sides?

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The ratio of their sides is 6:9 or 2:3.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the relationship between parallel lines and triangle similarity?

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Parallel lines create proportional segments in triangles, which can be used to establish similarity.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

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If two triangles have a corresponding angle of 30 degrees, what can be inferred about their similarity?

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More information is needed; at least two angles or a pair of proportional sides must be known.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the significance of the hint 'ST and CB are NOT parallel' in a similarity question?

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It indicates that the proportionality of sides cannot be assumed based on parallel lines.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2