Similar Triangles
Similar triangles have the same shape, but not necessarily the same size. Two main tests for similarity: 1)If the angles of 1 triangle and the corresponding angles of a 2 triangle have equal measures, then the triangles are similar 2)If the measures of the sides of 2 triangles form equal ratios, or are proportional, then the triangles are similar
Similar Triangles If 2 triangles are similar, then the measures of their corresponding sides are proportional, and the measures of their corresponding angles are equal.
Similar Triangles?
Find missing measures
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Jenelle is standing near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The shadow of the monument is ft, and Jenelle’s shadow is 3 ft. If Jenelle is 5.5 ft tall, how tall is the monument?
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