Proving Triangles Similar

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

• SAS

• AA

• SSS

• not similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Use the information in the diagram to determine the height of the tree.

• 80 feet

• 320 feet

• 40 feet

• 160 feet

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not Similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

What similarity theorem would prove that these triangles are similar?

• SAS∼

• SSS∼

• AA∼

• Side Splitter

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

If two figures are similar their angles are______.

• proportional

• congruent

• supplementary

• complementary

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

What is the measure of x?

• 12

• 15

• 6

• 9

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Complete each proportion.
AB / BM  =  ? / CD

• BC

• AC

• MD

• MC

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

To measure the distance across a pond, a surveyor locates points A, B, C, D, and E as shown.  What is AB to the nearest meter?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 18

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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