Similar Triangle Proofs

Use the information in the diagram to determine the height of the tree.

• 80 feet

• 320 feet

• 40 feet

• 160 feet

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Determine whether the triangles are similar by AA~, SSS~, SAS~, or not similar.

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

State the postulate that proves these triangles are similar.

• AA~

• SAS~

• SSS~

• AAS~

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

State the postulate that proves these triangles are similar.

• SSS~

• SAS~

• AA~

• Not similar

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Determine whether the triangles are similar by AA~, SSS~, SAS~, or not similar.

• AA~

• SAS~

• SSS~

• Not similar

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Are these triangles similar? If so, by what similarity theorem and what is the similarity statement?

• Yes, AA~, ΔXYZ~ΔNEW

• Yes, AAA~, ΔXZY~ΔNWE

• No, these aren't similar.

• Yes, AA~, ΔYZX~ΔNWE

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Which triangles are similar to triangle A?

• B

• C

• Both

• None

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

State the postulate that proves these triangles are similar.

• AA~

• SAS~

• SSS~

• Not Similar

Tags

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

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Find side length X.

• 22.5

• 10

• 9

• 7.5

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2