Triangle Similarity

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is triangle similarity?
Back
Triangle similarity occurs when two triangles have the same shape but may differ in size. This means their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the criteria for determining if two triangles are similar?
Back
The criteria for triangle similarity include: Angle-Angle (AA) criterion, Side-Side-Side (SSS) similarity criterion, and Side-Angle-Side (SAS) similarity criterion.
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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Angle-Angle (AA) criterion state?
Back
The AA criterion states that if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar.
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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Side-Side-Side (SSS) similarity criterion state?
Back
The SSS criterion states that if the corresponding sides of two triangles are in proportion, then the triangles are similar.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) similarity criterion state?
Back
The SAS criterion states that if one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of another triangle and the sides including those angles are in proportion, then the triangles are similar.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you determine if two triangles are similar using proportions?
Back
To determine if two triangles are similar using proportions, compare the lengths of corresponding sides. If the ratios of the lengths of the sides are equal, the triangles are similar.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of corresponding angles in similar triangles?
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In similar triangles, corresponding angles are equal, which helps establish the similarity of the triangles.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2
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