Slope Similar Triangles

Which equation PROVES that the two triangles have the same slope? TIP: What is the slope of the line given?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Use the triangles to help you identify the slope! Remember to simplify!

rise/run

• 2

• 1/2

• -2

• -1/2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Use the triangles to help you identify the slope! Remember to simplify!

rise/run

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Use the triangles to help you identify the slope! Remember to simplify!

rise/run

• 1

• 3/4

• 4/3

• -1

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Use the triangles to help you identify the slope! Remember to simplify!

rise/run

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Use the triangles to help you identify the slope! Remember to simplify!

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Use the triangles to help you identify the slope! Remember to simplify!

rise/run

• 2/3

• 3/2

• -2/3

• -3/2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Use the triangles to help you identify the slope! Remember to simplify!

rise/run

• 1/3

• 3

• -3

• -1/3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Use the triangles to help you identify the slope! Remember to simplify!

rise/run

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 3/2

• 1/3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6