Triangle Similarity

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What is Triangle Similarity?

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Triangle similarity refers to the property of two triangles having the same shape but not necessarily the same size. This means their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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What does AA Similarity mean?

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AA Similarity (Angle-Angle Similarity) states that if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar.

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What is SSS Similarity?

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SSS Similarity (Side-Side-Side Similarity) states that if the three sides of one triangle are proportional to the three sides of another triangle, then the triangles are similar.

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Explain SAS Similarity.

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SAS Similarity (Side-Angle-Side Similarity) states that if two sides of one triangle are proportional to two sides of another triangle and the included angle is equal, then the triangles are similar.

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How can you determine if two triangles are similar?

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You can determine if two triangles are similar by using one of the similarity criteria: AA, SSS, or SAS.

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What is the corresponding side of a triangle?

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A corresponding side of a triangle is a side that is in the same position relative to the angles of another triangle.

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about their angles?

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, then angle A = angle D, angle B = angle E, and angle C = angle F.

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?

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The sides of similar triangles are in proportion, meaning the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.

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How do you find the height of a triangle using similarity?

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You can find the height of a triangle using similarity by setting up a proportion based on the corresponding sides and heights of similar triangles.

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What is the significance of the AA criterion in triangle similarity?

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The AA criterion is significant because it is the simplest way to prove triangle similarity, requiring only two angles to be equal.