Unit 6 Test Review

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What does AA~ stand for in triangle similarity?

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AA~ stands for Angle-Angle similarity, which states that 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.B.5

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What is the SSS~ Postulate?

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The SSS~ Postulate states that 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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What is the SAS~ Postulate?

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The SAS~ Postulate states that if two sides of one triangle are in proportion to two sides of another triangle and the included angles are equal, then the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does it mean if two triangles are not similar?

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If two triangles are not similar, it means that their corresponding angles are not equal and their corresponding sides are not in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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How can you determine if triangles are similar using AA~?

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To determine if triangles are similar using AA~, check if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the significance of the SSS~ Postulate in proofs?

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The SSS~ Postulate is significant in proofs as it provides a method to establish triangle similarity based on side lengths.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the formula to find the distance between two points in a coordinate plane?

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The distance formula is d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²).

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

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The corresponding sides of triangle ABC and triangle DEF are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the relationship between the angles of similar triangles?

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The corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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How do you apply the SAS~ Postulate in a problem?

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To apply the SAS~ Postulate, verify that two sides of one triangle are proportional to two sides of another triangle and that the included angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9