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7.4. OBJ: Show that two triangles are similar using the SSS and SAS Similarity Theorems. Side-Side-Side (SSS) Similarity Theorem. If the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, then the triangles are similar. Example 1. Use the SSS Similarity Theorem.
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7.4 OBJ: Show that two triangles are similar using the SSS and SAS Similarity Theorems.
Side-Side-Side (SSS) Similarity Theorem • If the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.
Example 1 Use the SSS Similarity Theorem Determine whether the triangles are similar. If they are similar, write a similarity statement and find the scale factor of Triangle B to Triangle A. SU 6 6 ÷ 6 1 = = = PR 12 12 ÷ 6 2 UT 5 5 ÷ 5 1 = = = RQ 10 ÷ 5 2 10 SOLUTION Find the ratios of the corresponding sides. All three ratios are equal. By the SSS Similarity Theorem, PQR ~ STU. TS 4 4 ÷ 4 1 = = = QP 8 ÷ 4 2 8 The scale factor of Triangle B to Triangle A is 1/2.
Example 2 Use the SSS Similarity Theorem Is eitherDEF orGHJ similar to ABC? SOLUTION 1. Look at the ratios of corresponding sides in ABCandDEF. Shortest sides Longest sides Remaining sides EF DE FD 4 6 2 2 2 8 = = = = = = CA AB BC 3 3 3 9 6 12 Because all of the ratios are equal, ABC ~ DEF. BUT: ANSWER
Example 2 Use the SSS Similarity Theorem Because the ratios are not equal, ABC andGHJ are not similar. ANSWER 2. Look at the ratios of corresponding sides in ABCandGHJ. Shortest sides Longest sides Remaining sides HJ GH JG 10 6 1 7 14 = = = = = CA AB BC 9 6 1 6 12
Checkpoint Use the SSS Similarity Theorem Determine whether the triangles are similar. If they are similar, write a similarity statement. 1. 2.
Checkpoint Use the SSS Similarity Theorem Determine whether the triangles are similar. If they are similar, write a similarity statement. 1. ANSWER yes;ABC ~ DFE 2. no ANSWER
Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Similarity Theorem • If an angle of one triangle is congruent to an angle of a second triangle and the lengths of the sides that include these angles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.
Example 3 Use the SAS Similarity Theorem Determine whether the triangles are similar. If they are similar, write a similarity statement. SOLUTION FE 10 5 DF 5 Shorter sides Longer sides = CB 6 = 3 = AC 3 The lengths of the sides that include CandFare proportional. By the SAS Similarity Theorem, ABC ~ DEF. ANSWER
Example 4 Similarity in Overlapping Triangles Show thatVYZ ~ VWX. SOLUTION V V by the Reflexive Property of Congruence. Shorter sides Longer sides XV VW 4 5 1 1 5 4 = = = = = = ZV VY 5 + 10 4 + 8 3 3 12 15
Example 4 Continuation…. The lengths of the sides that include Vare proportional. By the SAS Similarity Theorem, VYZ ~VWX. ANSWER
Checkpoint . Use the SAS Similarity Theorem Determine whether the triangles are similar. If they are similar, write a similarity statement. Explain your reasoning. 12 8 No; H M but 6 8 ANSWER ≠
Checkpoint ANSWER , Yes; P P,and the so PQR ~PST by the SAS Similarity Theorem. Use the SAS Similarity Theorem Determine whether the triangles are similar. If they are similar, write a similarity statement. Explain your reasoning. 4. 3 5 1 1 PR PQ ; = = = = 2 2 6 10 PT PS
JKL~PNM ABC is not similar to DEF. ANSWER ANSWER Review: Determine whether the triangles are similar. If they are similar, write a similarity statement. 1. 2.
x = 15 ANSWER 3. Find the value ofx.
Homework • Worksheet 7.4A