Slope and Similar Triangles

Triangle DEF and triangle GHI are similar triangles. Based on this information, which statement is true?

• The relationship between the slope of the hypotenuse of triangle DEF and the slope of the hupotenuse of triangle GHI cannot be determined.

• The slope of the hypotenuse of triangle DEF is greater than the slope of the hypotenuse of triangle GHI.

• The slope of the hypotenuse of triangle DEF is less than the slope of the hypotenuse of triangle GHI.

• The slope of the hypotenuse of triangle DEF is equal to the slope of the hypotenuse of triangle GHI.

What is the slope of the line graphed below? Simplify your answer. Be careful of the scale on the y-axis!

• 30/3 = 10/1 = 10

• 3/30 = 1/10

• 3/3 = 1

The __________ is a measure of the steepness of a line, or a section of a line, connecting two points.

• Table

• Identity

• Slope

• Y-Intercept

Identify the slope (AC) of triangle ABC.

• 2

• 1/2

• -2

• -1/2

Identify the slope of EF in triangle DEF.

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3

find the slope

• 3/2

• -3/2

• (-0,-3)

• none of the above

Are the triangles drawn along the line similar? Remember: Similar: same shape, different size.

• yes

• no

Identify the slope of the hypotenuse of triangle ABC.

• 2

• 1/2

• -2

• -1/2

Identify the slope (CA) of triangle ABC.

• 1/3

• 3

• -3

• -1/3

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 3/2

• 1/3