Similar Triangles Have Congruent Angles

Determine if the triangles are similar. Justify.

• Yes, by SSS.

• Yes, by SAS. Scale Factor is 1:2.

• Yes, by SAS. Scale Factor is 3:1.

• No, not similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

To measure the distance across a pond, a surveyor locates points A, B, C, D, and E as shown.  What is AB to the nearest meter?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 18

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Find the value of x.

• 6.92

• 18.67

• 2.625

• 13.71

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Solve for x.

• 3

• 6

• 8

• 9

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Triangle SQR is similar to triangle SPT. Which segment corresponds to segment QR?

• SP

• ST

• PR

• PT

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

What is the measure of x?

• 12

• 15

• 6

• 9

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

Complete each proportion.
CB / DM  =  AC / ?

• BM

• MA

• BC

• AD

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

What is true for similar triangles?

• Same shape and same size always

• Corresponding sides are always congruent

• Corresponding angles are always congruent

• One must be smaller than the other always

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Which triangles are similar to triangle A?

• B

• C

• Both

• None

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2