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What property helps in proving the similarity of triangles?
What property helps in proving the similarity of triangles?
- In a proportion, cross products are equal.
- Corresponding angles of similar triangles are congruent. (correct)
- In a right triangle, the longest side is opposite the right angle.
- Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.
Which statement is true about similar triangles?
Which statement is true about similar triangles?
- In a proportion, cross products are equal.
- Corresponding angles of similar triangles are congruent.
- In a right triangle, the longest side is opposite the right angle.
- Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional. (correct)
What is a characteristic of proportions?
What is a characteristic of proportions?
- In a right triangle, the longest side is opposite the right angle.
- In a proportion, cross products are equal. (correct)
- Corresponding angles of similar triangles are congruent.
- Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.
Study Notes
Properties of Triangles
- The property that helps in proving the similarity of triangles is proportionality of corresponding sides.
Characteristics of Similar Triangles
- A true statement about similar triangles is that the ratios of corresponding sides are equal.
Properties of Proportions
- A characteristic of proportions is that they are equal ratios.
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Test your knowledge of geometry and proportions with this quiz! Choose the best reason to complete a step in a geometric proof involving similar triangles and proportions. This quiz will challenge your understanding of corresponding sides and angles in similar triangles, as well as properties of proportions.
