Similarity Proof

If the triangles are similar, state how.

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• Not similar

Similarity Ratio: _

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 2

• 3

Choose the similarity statement for the triangles.

• ΔMNL ∼ ΔOPQ

• ΔNOM ∼ ΔPQL

• ΔLMN ∼ ΔPQO

• ΔMLN ∼ ΔPQO

The triangles are similar by...

• SAS

• AA

• ASA

• SSS

The triangles are similar by...

• SAS

• AA

• ASA

• SSS

Are these triangles similar?

• No

• Yes by SSS∼

• Yes by AA∼

• Yes by SAS∼

What is the value of X?

• X=4

• X=6

• X=3

• X=2

When proving these triangles similar, what would you write in for the missing reason?

• Math

• Corresponding sides are proportional

• Corresponding sides are congruent

• SSS similarity postulate

What reasons complete the proof?

• Given, AA Similarity Postulate

• Vertical Angle Theorem, AA Similarity Postulate

• Reflexive Property, SAS Similarity Postulate

• Definition of Angle Bisector, SSS Similarity Postulate

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

• equal

• congruent

• proportional

• none of these