3.4 - Angles in Similar Triangles

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What is the definition of similar triangles?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the Angle-Angle (AA) similarity criterion?

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

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What does it mean for triangles to be similar by side-angle-side (SAS) similarity?

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If one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of another triangle and the sides including those angles are in proportion, then the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the Side-Side-Side (SSS) similarity criterion?

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If the corresponding sides of two triangles are in proportion, then the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How can you determine if two triangles are similar?

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Check if their corresponding angles are equal or if the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar triangles?

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All pairs of corresponding angles in similar triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides in similar triangles?

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The ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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If triangle A has angles of 30°, 60°, and 90°, what are the angles of a similar triangle?

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30°, 60°, and 90° (the angles remain the same in similar triangles).

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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Can two triangles be similar if only one pair of angles is equal?

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No, at least two pairs of angles must be equal for the triangles to be similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is an example of two similar triangles?

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Triangle ABC with angles 30°, 60°, 90° and triangle DEF with angles 30°, 60°, 90° are similar.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6