Proving Similarity

Determine whether the triangles are similar by AA~, SSS~, SAS~, or not similar.

• AA

• SSS

• SAS

• NOT SIMILAR

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Determine if the triangles are similar. If so, state the similarity postulate or theorem.

• AA~

• SSS~

• SAS~

• The triangles are not similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

What is the similarity statement for the triangle pair?

• ΔXYZ~ΔNEW

• ΔXZY~ΔNWE

• ΔZYX~ΔENW

• ΔYZX~ΔNWE

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Determine whether the triangles are similar or not. If so, state how they are similar.

• Yes, by AA Similarity

• Yes, by SAS Similarity

• Yes, by SSS Similarity

• No, not similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

The triangles are similar by...

• SAS

• AA

• ASA

• SSS

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Which of the below is the only correct similarity statement for the two triangles?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Can you prove the triangles similar by SAS Theorem?

• Yes--the corresponding sides are proportional and the included angle is a vertical angle so it is congruent.

• No--there is not enough information provided for SAS

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Using (SSS, AA, SAS) can you determine must be similar? If so, explain why.

• Yes, by SSS

• Yes, by AA

• Yes, by SAS

• There is not enough information to prove similarity

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5