Similarity Chapter 6

Are the triangles shown similar?

• Yes by AA

• Yes by SSS

• Yes by SAS

• No

Are the triangles shown similar?

• Yes by AA

• Yes by SSS

• Yes by SAS

• No

The following triangles are similar.

∠B ≅

• ∠D

• ∠A

• ∠E

• ∠F

What is the similarity statement for the triangle pair?

• ΔXYZ~ΔNEW

• ΔXZY~ΔNWE

• ΔZYX~ΔENW

• ΔYZX~ΔNWE

To find the height of a very tall pine tree, you place a mirror on the ground and stand where you can see the top of the pine tree.  How tall is the tree?

• 144 feet

• 72 feet

• 36 feet

Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures?

• Similar figures always have the same shape.

• Similar figures always have the same size.

• Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal.

• Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional.

Which triangles are similar to triangle A?

• B

• C

• Both

• None

Find the missing length.

• 21

• 18

• 16

• 24

Solve the proportion.

• 4

• 3

• ^7/3

• 11/6

Which of the following methods can NOT be used to prove similarity?

• AA similarity

• SAS similarity

• SSS similarity

• HL similarity