Using Triangle Similarity Theorems

Question 1

Given that PO is a midsegment of △LMN, to which segment is MO congruent?

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B: OL

Question 2

Based on the side-splitter theorem, which side length would complete the proportion?

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C: NK

Question 3

♣:

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B: SAS similarity theorem

Question 4

By the converse of the side-splitter theorem, if JK/KL = , then KM ∥ JN.

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C: NM/ML

Question 5

slope of DE = = =

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B: 0

Question 6

♦:

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C: definition of similar triangles

Question 7

Cross-multiply: (x – 5)() = x(x – 3).

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B: x + 4

Question 8

slope of BC =

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B: 0

Question 9

Multiply and simplify: x2 – x – = x2 – 3x.

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C: 20

Question 10

Therefore, because , DE ∥ BC.

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A: the slopes are equal

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