Similar Triangle Proofs

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

State the postulate that proves these triangles are similar.

• SSS
• AA
• SAS
• Not similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

How do these triangles appear to be similar?

• AA
• SAS
• SSS
• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

How do these triangles appear to be similar?
(Hint: Look for non-labeled parts!)

• AA
• SAS
• SSS
• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.  

• True
• False 

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

Mrs. Ashley used similar triangles to make a design.  Which statement about the triangles in the design must be true?

• They are the same size and shape.
• They are the same size but different shapes.
• They have corresponding angles that are congruent.
• They have corresponding sides that are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2