Unit Six: Meaning of Similarity - Proofs

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For a pair of similar triangles, corresponding sides are always congruent.

False (B)

Based on the given information, choose the similarity statement that you would use to say triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF.

  • NOT
  • SAS (correct)
  • SSS
  • AA

Based on the given information, choose the similarity statement that you would use to say triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF.

  • SAS
  • NOT (correct)
  • AA
  • SSS

Based on the given information, choose the similarity statement that you would use to say triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF.

<p>NOT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the given information, choose the similarity statement that you would use to say triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF.

<p>SSS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the given information, choose the similarity statement that you would use to say triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF.

<p>SSS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the given information, choose the similarity statement that you would use to say triangle ABC ~ triangle DEF.

<p>NOT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the next statement in the proof: Given: BC/CD = AC/CE, Prove: Triangle ACB is similar to Triangle ECD.

<p>Angle BCA = Angle ECD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given: Angle A = Angle D, Prove: Triangle ACB ~ Triangle DCE.

<p>Angle BCA = Angle ECD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the next statement in the proof: Given: GF = 1/2 GC, GE = 1/2 GD, EF = 1/2 DC.

<p>GF/GC = GE/GD = EF/DC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given: Segment YZ is parallel to Segment UV, Prove: XY/XU = YZ/UV.

<p>Angle YXZ = Angle VXU (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Similar Triangles and Their Properties

  • Corresponding sides of similar triangles are not always congruent, indicating a difference in size while maintaining shape.
  • For triangle similarity, Angle A equals Angle D leads to SAS (Side-Angle-Side) as the similarity statement.

Ratio and Proportionality

  • The ratio BC/EF = 1/2 supports similarity through SSS (Side-Side-Side) relationship.
  • When given BC = 6 and EF = 12, SAS similarity can be concluded from these proportional sides.
  • If BC = 5 and EF = 15, it does not conclude similarity, indicating that proportionality alone is insufficient.

Proofs of Similarity

  • Given BC/CD = AC/CE can lead to proving triangle ACB is similar to triangle ECD through angles and SAS.
  • Vertical angles are equal, which supports the conclusion of similarity in triangle proofs.

Advanced Similarity Criteria

  • For triangle GFE to be similar to triangle GCD, the proportions GF = 1/2 GC, GE = 1/2 GD, and EF = 1/2 DC establish SSS criteria and employ the Transitive Property of Equality.
  • When segments YZ are parallel to segment UV, it implies XY/XU = YZ/UV due to the properties of similar triangles and equal alternate interior angles.

Conclusion

  • Understanding the relationships between angles, sides, and the ratios is essential for determining triangle similarity.
  • Proof statements rely on established geometric properties, including vertical angles and parallel line properties.

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