Triangle Similarity: SSS and SAS

Question 1

If △HLI ~ △JLK by the SSS similarity theorem, then is also equal to which ratio?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A:

Question 2

Can the triangles be proven similar using the SSS or SAS similarity theorems?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Yes, △EFG ~ △KLM by SSS or SAS.

Question 3

Which statement best describes triangles UVW and XYZ?

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B: They are similar, but not congruent.

Question 4

What information is necessary to prove two triangles are similar by the SAS similarity theorem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

To prove two triangles are similar using the SAS similarity theorem, you must show that two pairs of corresponding sides are proportional and that the included angles (the angles between those sides) are congruent.

Question 5

What additional information is needed to prove that the triangles are similar?

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B: ✔ MN = 6 and XZ = 17.5

Question 6

Which pairs of triangles are similar? Check all that apply.

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B: △DEF ~ △GHI; E: △JKL ~ △ABC

Question 7

1/2✔ 246

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B: ✔ 2

Question 8

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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A: Two pairs of corresponding sides must be proportional.

Question 9

angle X angle Y ✔ angle Z

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C: ✔ angle Z

Question 10

1/2✔ 246

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: ✔ 2

Triangle Similarity: SSS and SAS Answers

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