Honors Geometry Section 8. 5 Honors Geometry Section 8.5 Indirect Measurement & Additional Similarity Theorems
Similar triangles can be used to find the height of objects.
Proportional Altitudes Theorem If two triangles are similar, then corresponding altitudes are proportional to a pair of corresponding sides.
Let’s think about why this theorem is true. Assume , why is ?
Proportional Medians Theorem If two triangles are similar, then corresponding medians are proportional to a pair of corresponding sides.
Proportional Angle Bisectors Theorem Proportional Angle Bisectors Theorem If two triangles are similar, then corresponding angle bisectors are proportional to a pair of corresponding sides.
The triangles shown are similar. Solve for x.
The triangles shown are similar. Solve for x.
Proportional Segments Theorem An angle bisector of a triangle divides the opposite side into segments which are proportional to the remaining two sides.
Solve for y.