Triangle Properties and Similarity

Tristan, a triangle enthusiast, enlists his brothers to expand his collection. Tripp uses side lengths to create similar triangles, Trigger focuses on angles, and Triton applies the Side-Angle-Side rule. The brothers' efforts highlight different methods of constructing similar triangles, while hinting at their growing awareness of labor rights.

What hobby did Tristan try before collecting triangles?

• Collecting coins

• Collecting rocks

• Collecting comic books

• Collecting stamps and baseball cards

How many younger brothers does Tristan have to help him with his collection?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• One

What are the side lengths of the triangle that Tripp initially received?

• 9, 12, 15 inches

• 18, 24, 30 inches

• 27, 36, 45 inches

• 30, 40, 50 inches

What type of triangle did Tripp recognize his triangle as?

• 5, 12, 13 triangle

• 3, 4, 5 triangle

• 7, 24, 25 triangle

• 6, 8, 10 triangle

What did Tripp do to create a similar triangle?

• Kept the side lengths the same

• Halved the side lengths

• Doubled the side lengths

• Tripled the side lengths

What were the two angles given to Trigger for his triangle?

• 45 and 45 degrees

• 90 and 45 degrees

• 60 and 30 degrees

• 79 and 33 degrees

What tool did Trigger initially think he needed to measure the third angle?

• Ruler

• Compass

• Calculator

• Protractor

What rule did Trigger use to create a similar triangle?

• Side-Angle-Side

• Angle-Angle

• Side-Side-Side

• Angle-Side-Angle

What were the side lengths given to Triton for his triangle?

• 8 inches and 15 inches

• 7 inches and 24 inches

• 5 inches and 12 inches

• 3 inches and 4 inches

What was the angle between the sides of Triton's triangle?

• 45 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees