Dilations and Similarities

A tree is 12 feet tall and casts a shadow 9 feet long. A building nearby casts a shadow that measures 24 feet. How tall is the building? (Draw a picture, set up a proportion)

• 24 feet

• 21 feet

• 27 feet

• 32 feet

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

If possible, what similarity theorem would prove that these triangles are similar?

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

If possible, what similarity theorem would prove that these triangles are similar?

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

If possible, what similarity theorem would prove that these triangles are similar?

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Finish the Similarity Statement

• GFH

• HGF

• FHG

• HFG

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

All corresponding sides are proportional (same ratio) in similar figures.

• True

• False

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

If possible, what similarity theorem would prove that these triangles are similar?

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

If possible, what similarity theorem would prove that these triangles are similar?

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

The images show a dilation centered at point O. Which is TRUE of the center of dilation?

• It has to be in the center of the shape?

• It has to be on the origin (0, 0).

• It lines up with the corresponding letter points.

• It has to be at the center of the graph/grid.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3