Triangle Similarity

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What is Triangle Similarity?

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Triangle similarity refers to the relationship between two triangles that have the same shape but may differ in size. This means their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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What does AA Similarity stand for?

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

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What does SSS Similarity stand for?

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SSS Similarity stands for Side-Side-Side Similarity. If the three sides of one triangle are proportional to the three sides of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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What does SAS Similarity stand for?

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SAS Similarity stands for Side-Angle-Side Similarity. 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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How can you determine if two triangles are similar?

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You can determine if two triangles are similar by checking for AA, SSS, or SAS similarity conditions.

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If ∆ABC≅∆XYZ, what can be concluded about their corresponding sides?

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If ∆ABC≅∆XYZ, then the corresponding sides are equal in length: AB=XY, BC=YZ, AC=XZ.

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What is a similarity statement?

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A similarity statement is a notation that indicates two triangles are similar, such as ΔABC~ΔXYZ, showing the correspondence of their vertices.

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What is the significance of corresponding angles in similar triangles?

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In similar triangles, corresponding angles are equal, which is a key criterion for establishing similarity.

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

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No, two triangles cannot be similar if only one pair of angles is equal; at least two pairs of angles must be equal.

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?

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