Solving for Parts of Similar Triangles

Which triangles are similar?

Should select 3.

• ∆TUS

• ∆RUT

• ∆SUT

• ∆RTS

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

What is a possible equation for solving for x?

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Write an proportion to find the value of x.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Find the value of x

• 6.72

• 12.14

• 85.71

• 7.29

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

What is the distance across the lake? (Hint: use the Geometric Mean 'Altitude' Theorem)

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

To find the clearance under an overpass, you need to find the height of a vertical concrete support beam. You use a cardboard square to line up the top and bottom of the beam. Your friend measures the vertical distance from you to the beam. What is the approximate height of the beam?

• 9.5 feet

• 47.6 feet

• 3.6 feet

• 14.5 feet

• 8.6 feet

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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

Find the height of the tree. (a)  

• 15 ft

• 8 ft

• 12 ft

• 13 ft

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5