
Proportions and Similar Triangles
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Mathematics
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a proportion?
Back
A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for triangles to be similar?
Back
Triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
State the AA (Angle-Angle) similarity postulate.
Back
If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the SSS (Side-Side-Side) similarity postulate?
Back
If the corresponding sides of two triangles are in proportion, then the triangles are similar.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain the SAS (Side-Angle-Side) similarity postulate.
Back
If two sides of one triangle are in proportion to two sides of another triangle and the included angles are congruent, then the triangles are similar.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Reflexive Property of Congruence?
Back
The Reflexive Property of Congruence states that any geometric figure is congruent to itself.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the length of a side in similar triangles?
Back
To find the length of a side in similar triangles, set up a proportion using the lengths of corresponding sides.
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