Similar Figures and Proving Similarity

What similarity theorem would prove that these triangles are similar?

• SAS∼
• SSS∼
• AA∼
• Side Splitter

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

If two figures are similar their angles are______.

• proportional
• congruent
• supplementary
• complementary

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

• equal
• congruent
• proportional
• none of these

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

What is the measure of x?

• 12
• 15
• 6
• 9

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

To measure the distance across a pond, a surveyor locates points A, B, C, D, and E as shown.  What is AB to the nearest meter?

• 10
• 12
• 15
• 18

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures?

• A) Similar figures always have the same shape.
• B) Similar figures always have the same size.
• C) Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal.
• D) Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

If ABCDE ∼ GHJDF, then∠B is congruent to _______

• ∠H
• ∠D
• ∠F
• ∠J

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

The triangles are similar by...

• SAS
• AA
• ASA
• SSS

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

The triangles are similar by...

• SAS
• AA
• ASA
• SSS

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5