Similar Triangles Review

Front

In similar Polygons, corresponding sides are ___ and corresponding angles are ___.

Back

proportional, congruent

Front

If two figures are similar their angles are: proportional, congruent, supplementary, complementary

Back

congruent

Front

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

Back

proportional

Front

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? Options: 10, 12, 15, 18

Back

15

Front

Find the height of the tree. Options: 8 ft, 12 ft, 13 ft, 15 ft

Back

15 ft

Front

Find side length X.

Back

15

Front

The triangles are similar, solve for the question mark.

Back

18

Front

Choose the similarity statement for the triangles: ΔMNL, ΔOPQ, ΔNOM, ΔPQL, ΔLMN, ΔPQO, ΔMLN

Back

ΔLMN ∼ ΔPQO

Front

To find the height of a very tall pine tree, you place a mirror on the ground and stand where you can see the top of the pine tree. How tall is the tree? Options: 144 feet, 72 feet, 36 feet

Back

72 feet

Front

Postulate that proves these triangles are similar: SSS~, SAS~, AA~, Not similar, b/c ratios are not equal

Back

SSS~