Solving Similar Right Triangles

How do these triangles appear to be similar?
(Hint: Look for non-labeled parts!)

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Find the height of the tree. (a)  

• 15 ft

• 8 ft

• 12 ft

• 13 ft

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

What is the distance across the lake? (Hint: use the Geometric Mean 'Altitude' Theorem)

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

State the postulate that proves the triangles are similar.

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth.

• 5.0

• 32.2

• 3.8

• 5.3

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.10

CCSS.HSG.SRT.D.11

You need a ladder that will reach up a 25 foot tall house when placed 10 feet away from the house. How tall does the ladder need to be?

• 25 feet

• 26 feet

• 27 feet

• 28 feet

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

Find the measure of the indicated side.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Solve for x.

• 24.20

• 4.92

• 290.4

• 29.75

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Find x. Round off to the nearest hundredth.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8