8.4A Similar Right Triangle "They have the same slope!"

Triangle DEF and triangle GHI are similar triangles. Based on this information, which statement is true?

• The relationship between the slope of the hypotenuse of triangle DEF and the slope of the hupotenuse of triangle GHI cannot be determined.

• The slope of the hypotenuse of triangle DEF is greater than the slope of the hypotenuse of triangle GHI.

• The slope of the hypotenuse of triangle DEF is less than the slope of the hypotenuse of triangle GHI.

• The slope of the hypotenuse of triangle DEF is equal to the slope of the hypotenuse of triangle GHI.

The two green triangles are proportional because they...

• HAVE THE SAME SLOPE?

• DO NOT HAVE THE SAME SLOPE

• ARE GREEN

Which statement is not true?

• A and B

• D only

• C only

• A, B and D

What is the ratio (rise over run) of both traingles?

• 1

• 3

• 4/3

They have the same slope?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Select the triangle that could lie on a line with a slope of 3/2.

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THEY HAVE THE SAME SLOPE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the slope in the picture?

• Positive
• Negative
• Zero
• Undefined

The two triangles are similar. Solve for X.

• 2 ft
• 3 ft
• 4 ft
• 6 ft

Identify the slope of the black line. You can use the blue slope triangles to help you.

•  $\frac{2}{3}$  
  

•  $\frac{3}{4}$  
  

•  $\frac{3}{2}$  
  

•  $\frac{1}{3}$