Similar Triangles Application Test A!

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What are similar triangles?

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Triangles that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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What is the AA similarity criterion?

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If two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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What is the SSS similarity criterion?

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If the lengths of the corresponding sides of two triangles are in proportion, the triangles are similar.

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How do you set up a proportion for similar triangles?

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By comparing the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides.

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What is the formula for finding the height of an object using similar triangles?

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What is ocean frontage in real estate?

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The distance along the edge of a property that touches the ocean.

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How do you estimate the height of an object using a mirror?

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By standing at a distance where you can see the top of the object in the mirror and using similar triangles to set up a proportion.

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What is the significance of the distance across a river in similar triangles?

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It can be calculated using the properties of similar triangles when the height and shadow lengths are known.

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What is the relationship between the angles in similar triangles?

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The corresponding angles are equal.

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How do you find the distance along a lake using similar triangles?

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By using the proportions of similar triangles formed by the lake's edge and a reference triangle.