Slope using similar triangles

Slope using similar triangles

By Veronica Solis

Multiple Choice

• A

• B

• C

• D

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• A

• B

• C

• D

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• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

What do you use to solve for slope triangles?

• $$\frac{run\ }{rise}$$  

• $$\frac{rise}{run}$$  

Multiple Choice

Identify the slope (AC) of triangle ABC.

• 2

• 1/2

• -2

• -1/2

Multiple Choice

The slope of line AC is equal to $$\frac{AB}{BC}$$  . What is the measure of the slope?

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 3/2

• 1/3

Multiple Choice

Identify the slope (CA) of triangle ABC.

• 1/3

• 3

• -3

• -1/3

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What type of slope?

• negative

• positive

• zero

• undefined

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Are the triangles drawn along the line similar? Remember: Similar: same shape, different size.

• yes

• no

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What is the slope in the picture?

• Positive
• Negative
• Zero
• Undefined

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What is the slope in the picture?

• Positive
• Negative
• Zero
• Undefined

Multiple Choice

Identify the slope of EF in triangle DEF.

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3