Triangles Review

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What does it mean for two figures to be similar?

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Two figures are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional and their corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?

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The corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What does SSS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SSS stands for Side-Side-Side, a postulate that states if three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

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SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a postulate that states if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle, the triangles are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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How do you find the length of a side in similar triangles?

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To find the length of a side in similar triangles, set up a proportion using the lengths of the corresponding sides.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is given by the formula: Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the significance of the corresponding angles in similar triangles?

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The corresponding angles in similar triangles are equal, which helps establish the similarity of the triangles.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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How can you determine if two triangles are similar?

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Two triangles can be determined to be similar if they have two pairs of corresponding angles equal or if their sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the relationship between the ratios of the sides of similar triangles?

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The ratios of the lengths of the corresponding sides of similar triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the Triangle Inequality Theorem?

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The Triangle Inequality Theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.