Understanding Similar Triangles

The video tutorial explains how to find the length of a side in similar triangles by using the properties of proportionality. It begins by identifying corresponding sides in the given triangles, despite their different orientations. The tutorial then sets up a proportion using known side lengths and solves for the unknown side using cross-multiplication. The solution is verified by calculating the unknown side's length in centimeters.

What is the main goal of the problem involving triangles BIG and MOP?

• To find the area of triangle BIG

• To determine the length of side BI

• To calculate the perimeter of triangle MOP

• To find the angle between sides BI and IG

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In similar triangles, what is true about the ratios of corresponding sides?

• They are different

• They are supplementary

• They are equal

• They are complementary

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Which side in triangle MOP corresponds to side BI in triangle BIG?

• Side IG

• Side MO

• Side OP

• Side MP

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What is the first step in setting up the proportion to solve for V?

• Add the lengths of all sides

• Subtract the lengths of the sides

• Identify the corresponding sides

• Cross-multiply the sides

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Which pair of sides is used to set up the second ratio in the proportion?

• BI and MO

• IG and OP

• BI and IG

• BG and MP

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What operation is performed after setting up the proportion to solve for V?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Cross-multiplication

• Division

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What is the result of 36 multiplied by 34 in the calculation?

• 1,254

• 1,224

• 1,134

• 1,144

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What is the final value of V after solving the proportion?

• 28 cm

• 22 cm

• 24 cm

• 26 cm

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What unit is used for the length of side BI?

• Inches

• Meters

• Millimeters

• Centimeters

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