Similar Triangles

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What are 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 triangle similarity?

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

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SAS criterion for triangle similarity?

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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 (SAS similarity).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the SSS criterion for triangle similarity?

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If the three sides of one triangle are in proportion to the three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are similar (SSS similarity).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How do you determine if triangles are similar using proportions?

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Set up a proportion comparing the lengths of corresponding sides. If the ratios are equal, the triangles are similar.

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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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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What does it mean if triangles are not similar?

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It means that their corresponding angles are not equal, and/or 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 use the concept of similar triangles in real life?

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Similar triangles can be used in various applications such as architecture, engineering, and art to create proportional designs.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is a practical example of using similar triangles?

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If you know the height of a tree and the length of its shadow, you can use similar triangles to find the height of a building by measuring its shadow.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5