Similarity Intro

Determine whether the triangles are similar(name the postulate or theorem you used).

• SSS similar

• AA similar

• SAS similar

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

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

What is the value of X?

• X=4

• X=6

• X=3

• X=2

Complete the similarity statement.
ABC ~ ___

• ZYX

• XZY

• YZX

• XYZ

AB = 4.  After a dilation, A'B' = 10.  What is the scale factor for the dilation?

• 5/2

• 10

• 4

• 2/5

If the triangles are similar, state how.

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• Not similar.

Solve for x. The triangles are similar.

What is the similarity statement for the triangle pair?

• ΔXYZ~ΔNEW

• ΔXZY~ΔNWE

• ΔZYX~ΔENW

• ΔYZX~ΔNWE