Similarity and Similarity Transformations

Which similarity theorem, if any, proves that these triangles are similar?

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• None, the triangles are not similar

Which similarity theorem, if any, proves that these triangles are similar?

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• None, the triangles are not similar

Which similarity theorem, if any, proves that these triangles are similar?
(Hint: Look for non-labeled parts!)

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• None, the triangles are not similar

Which similarity theorem, if any, proves that these triangles are similar?

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• None, the triangles are not similar

Which of the statements is true about the graphed triangles?

• They are similar, because the image can be obtained by dilating about the origin with a scale factor of 2.

• They are similar, because the image can be obtained by dilating about the origin with a scale factor of 1/2.

• They are not similar, because the image can be obtained by dilating about the origin with a scale factor of 2.

• They are not similar, because the image can be obtained by dilating about the origin with a scale factor of 1/2.

Which series of transformations could be used to show ΔABE is similar to ΔDCE?

• Reflection over BC and a dilation of ¹/₂ about point E

• Reflection over AD and a dilation of ¹/₂ about point E

• Rotation 90^o about point E and a dilation of ¹/₂ about point E

• Rotation 180^o about point E and

Which similarity theorem, if any, proves that these triangles are similar?

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• None, the triangles are not similar

Which similarity theorem, if any, proves that these triangles are similar?
(Hint: Look for non-labeled parts!)

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• None, the triangles are not similar

The triangles are similar, solve for the question mark.

• 8

• 12.5

• 18

• 24

How are the triangles similar?

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• NEI or Not Similar