Similar Right Triangles and Geometric Mean

Which triangles are similar?

Should select 3.

• ∆TUS

• ∆RUT

• ∆SUT

• ∆RTS

Solve for y. Round to the nearest tenth. (a)  

• y = 6.9

• y = 48

• y = 24

• y = 6

Solve for x. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Choose answer choices for x and y. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Take. your. time.

• y = 4.5

• y = 10

• x = 6

• x = 6.5

• y = 3.3

Write a proportion to find the value of x.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Write an proportion to find the value of x.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Find the value of x

• 6.72

• 12.14

• 85.71

• 7.29

How do these triangles appear to be similar?
(Hint: Look for non-labeled parts!)

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

Find the height of the tree. (a)  

• 15 ft

• 8 ft

• 12 ft

• 13 ft