Similarity Test Review

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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 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 AA criterion for similarity?

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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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How do you find the height of an object using a mirror?

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By standing at a distance where you can see the top of the object in the mirror, you can use similar triangles to calculate the height.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

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What is the definition of corresponding angles?

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Angles that are in the same position in different triangles when the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Reflexive Property in geometry?

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A property stating that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

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It means that their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

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By creating a ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of the triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the definition of proportional sides?

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Sides of two or more figures that have the same ratio.

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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, then the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the significance of the similarity statement △CED ~ △TVU?

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It indicates that triangle CED is similar to triangle TVU, meaning their corresponding angles and sides are proportional.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2