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Which criterion states that if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar?
If triangle PQR is similar to triangle XYZ, what can be deduced about their corresponding angles?
What is the ratio of the areas of two similar triangles if the ratio of their corresponding sides is 3:2?
Which application is NOT commonly associated with similar triangles?
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What does the transitive property of similarity state?
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If the sides of triangle GHI are in proportion to the sides of triangle JKL, which criterion applies?
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Which of the following expressions correctly represents the relationship between the sides of two similar triangles?
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What happens to the shape of a triangle when it is scaled while maintaining similarity?
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Study Notes
Similarity: Similar Triangles
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Definition of Similar Triangles:
- Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.
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Criteria for Similar Triangles:
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AA (Angle-Angle) Criterion:
- If two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.
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SSS (Side-Side-Side) Criterion:
- If the sides of one triangle are in proportion to the sides of another triangle, the triangles are similar.
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SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Criterion:
- If one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of another triangle and the sides including those angles are in proportion, the triangles are similar.
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AA (Angle-Angle) Criterion:
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Properties of Similar Triangles:
- Corresponding Angles: Equal in measure.
- Corresponding Sides: Proportional in length.
- Area Ratio: The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.
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Applications of Similar Triangles:
- Used in solving problems involving heights and distances.
- Fundamental in trigonometry to derive ratios for sine, cosine, and tangent.
- Useful in real-world applications, including engineering, architecture, and art for scaling objects.
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Example:
- Triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF if:
- ∠A = ∠D, ∠B = ∠E, ∠C = ∠F
- AB/DE = BC/EF = AC/DF (proportional sides)
- Triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF if:
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Important Concepts:
- Transitive Property: If triangle A is similar to triangle B, and triangle B is similar to triangle C, then triangle A is similar to triangle C.
- Scaling: Similar triangles can be obtained by scaling (enlarging or reducing) the size of a triangle while maintaining the same shape.
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Key Formulas:
- If triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF, then:
- AB/DE = BC/EF = AC/DF
- Area(ABC)/Area(DEF) = (AB/DE)²
- If triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF, then:
Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving geometric problems involving similarity and applying them to various mathematical fields.
Similar Triangles
- Definition: Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.
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Criteria for Similarity:
- AA (Angle-Angle) Criterion: Two triangles are similar if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle.
- SSS (Side-Side-Side) Criterion: Two triangles are similar if the sides of one triangle are in proportion to the sides of another triangle.
- SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Criterion: Two triangles are similar if one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of another triangle and the sides including those angles are in proportion.
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Properties of Similar Triangles:
- Corresponding Angles: Equal in measure.
- Corresponding Sides: Proportional in length.
- Area Ratio: The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.
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Applications of Similar Triangles:
- Used in solving problems involving heights and distances.
- Fundamental in trigonometry for deriving sine, cosine, and tangent ratios.
- Used in real-world applications, including engineering, architecture, and art for scaling objects.
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Important Concepts:
- Transitive Property: If triangle A is similar to triangle B and triangle B is similar to triangle C, then triangle A is similar to triangle C.
- Scaling: Similar triangles can be obtained by scaling (enlarging or reducing) the size of a triangle while maintaining the same shape.
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Key Formulas:
- If triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF:
- AB/DE = BC/EF = AC/DF (Proportional Sides)
- Area(ABC)/Area(DEF) = (AB/DE)²
- If triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF:
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Test your understanding of similar triangles, including their definitions and criteria. Explore the properties that make triangles similar and master the concepts of AA, SSS, and SAS. This quiz is perfect for students looking to reinforce their geometry skills.
