Triangle Similarity: AA, SAS, SSS

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What is Triangle Similarity?

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Triangle similarity refers to the property of two triangles having the same shape but not necessarily the same size. This means their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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What does AA stand for in triangle similarity?

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AA stands for Angle-Angle. If two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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What does SAS stand for in triangle similarity?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side. If two sides of one triangle are in proportion to two sides of another triangle and the included angles are equal, the triangles are similar.

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What does SSS stand for in triangle similarity?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side. If the corresponding sides of two triangles are in proportion, the triangles are similar.

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If two triangles have angles measuring 30°, 60°, and 90°, are they similar?

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Yes, they are similar by AA since all corresponding angles are equal.

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If triangle ABC has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, and triangle DEF has sides of lengths 6, 8, and 10, are they similar?

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Yes, they are similar by SSS because the sides are in proportion (3:6, 4:8, 5:10).

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How do you determine if two triangles are similar using the AA criterion?

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To determine similarity using the AA criterion, check if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle.

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?

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The corresponding sides of similar triangles are in proportion, meaning the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.

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If triangle GHI is similar to triangle JKL, and GH = 5, JK = 10, what is the ratio of their sides?

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The ratio of their sides is 1:2, since 5:10 simplifies to 1:2.

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Can two triangles be similar if only one angle is equal?

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No, two triangles cannot be similar if only one angle is equal. At least two angles must be equal (AA criterion) for similarity.