HG_6.5.1 Video Lesson - Side Splitter and Indirect Measuring

In the side splitter theorem, what is the relationship between the sides of the smaller and larger triangles?

• The sides are perpendicular.

• The sides are parallel.

• The sides are proportional.

• The sides are equal.

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How can you verify if two lines are parallel using proportions?

• By checking if the angles are congruent.

• By measuring the distance between the lines.

• By calculating the area of the triangles.

• By ensuring the proportions of corresponding sides are equal.

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What is the purpose of using a mirror in indirect measurement?

• To reflect light onto the object.

• To create similar triangles for proportional calculations.

• To measure the height directly.

• To calculate the angle of elevation.

If a person is 4 feet tall and their shadow is 3 feet long, what is the height of a telephone pole with an 18-foot shadow?

• 24 feet

• 30 feet

• 12 feet

• 18 feet

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CYU #1

Find the value of x.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

CYU #2

Given YZ || RT, find the value of x.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

CYU #3

Write a proportion to determine if PR || ST.

_____ because ______

(yes/no) (give reason)

(a)  

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CYU #4

Write a proportion to determine if JL || MN.

_______ because _______

(yes/no) (give reason)

(a)  

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CYU #5

How tall is the building to the nearest foot?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

CYU #6

Find the distance from the park to the house. Round your answer to the nearest meter.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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