Similarity Finding Missing Sides

State if the two triangles are similar and the rule that applies.

• Not Similar

• Similar by SAS

• Similar by AA

• Similar by SSS

When proving these triangles similar, what would you write in for the missing reason?

• Math

• Corresponding sides are proportional

• Corresponding sides are congruent

• SSS similarity postulate

What additional information is required to prove the two triangles are congruent by SSS?

• A)

• B)

• C)

• D)

What additional information is required for the two triangles to be congruent by SSS?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In similar triangles, corresponding angles are ___________.

• similar

• congruent

• overlapping

• proportional

In similar triangles, corresponding sides are ___________.

• similar

• congruent

• overlapping

• proportional

What reasons complete the proof?

• Given, AA Similarity Postulate

• Vertical Angle Theorem, AA Similarity Postulate

• Reflexive Property, SAS Similarity Postulate

• Definition of Angle Bisector, SSS Similarity Postulate

Fill in the missing pieces of the proof.

• Transitive Property, SAS(Side-Angle-Side)

• Reflexive Property, SAS(Side-Angle-Side)

• Reflexive Property, Vertical Angles Thm.

• Transitive Property, SSS(Side-Side-Side)

Which is NOT a way to prove triangles similar?

• AA

• SSS

• ASA

• SAS

Find the missing side using proportions.

• a

• b

• c

• d