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Explore using proportions with triangles or parallel lines to determine if lines are parallel or find unknown side lengths. Learn to apply Theorem 6.6 and Theorem 6.7 through practical examples.
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6.6 – Use Proportionality Theorems Goal: You will use proportions with a triangle or parallel lines.
proportionally other side *Side not being touched by line
Determine if lines are parallel Example 3: Example 4: Determine if // . Determine if // .
proportionally VX XZ proportional CA BC
Use theorem 6.6 Example 3: A farmer’s land is divided by a newly constructed interstate. The distances are shown in meters. Find the distance CA between the north and south border of the farmer’s land.
Use theorem 6.6 Example 4: Find AB.
Use theorem 6.7 Example 5: In the diagram, . Use the given side lengths to find DG.
Use theorem 6.7 Example 6: Find AB.