Similarity Applications and Proportionality

The two right triangles below are similar. What is x, the missing side length in triangle DEF?

• 3.75

• 9.75

• 10

• 12

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

• Congruent

• Vertical

• Similar

• Complementary

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Solve for x. The two figures are similar.

• x = 6

• x = 9

• x = 7

• x = `0

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Are the two figures similar?

• yes

• no

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

A dilation can produce a smaller figure or a(n)______

• reduction

• enlargement

• scale factor

• center of dilation

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

A dilation can produce a larger figure or a(n)______

• reduction

• enlargement

• scale factor

• center of dilation

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

What similarity theorem would prove that these triangles are similar?

• SAS∼
• SSS∼
• AA∼
• Side Splitter

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

State the postulate that proves these triangles are similar.

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• Not similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

State the postulate that proves these triangles are similar.

• SSS

• AA

• SAS

• Not similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Find the height of the tree.

• 8 ft

• 12 ft

• 13 ft

• 15 ft

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5