7.5 Parts of Similar Triangles Assignment 8: 7.5 WB Pg. 92 #1 – 7 all
Special Segments of Similar Triangles: Theorem 7.8 Similar triangles have corresponding altitudes proportional to the corresponding sides.
Special Segments of Similar Triangles: Theorem 7.9 Similar triangles have corresponding angle bisectors proportional to the corresponding sides.
Special Segments of Similar Triangles: Theorem 7.10 Similar triangles have corresponding medians proportional to the corresponding sides.
Examples 1. Triangle JLM ~ triangle QST. KM and RT are altitudes of the respective triangles. Find RT if JL = 12, QS = 8, and KM = 5
Example 1 Continued Write the statement of proportionality, be sure to include the altitudes given. Fill in given information and solve
Example 2 Triangle EFD ~ Triangle JKI. EG and JL are medians of their respective triangles. Find JL if EF = 36, EG = 18, and JK = 56.
Theorem 7.11: Angle Bisector Theorem An angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into segments that have the same ratio as the other two sides