Proving Triangles Similar with Shortcuts

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

• equal

• congruent

• proportional

• none of these

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

What is the measure of x?

• 12

• 15

• 6

• 9

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Complete each proportion.
AB / BM  =  ? / CD

• BC

• AC

• MD

• MC

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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

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.10

The triangles are similar by...

• SAS

• AA

• ASA

• SSS

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Triangle PQR is similar to triangle DEF as shown. Which describes the relationship between the corresponding sides of the two triangles?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

The triangles are similar by...

• SAS

• AA

• ASA

• SSS

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

The triangles are similar by...

• SAS

• AA

• ASA

• SSS

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5