Similarity in Triangles Unit 13 Notes
Definition of Similarity
Similarity Definition Two polygons are similar polygons if corresponding angles are congruent and corresponding side lengths are proportional. This is called the Similarity Ratio.
Ex.1 Use similarity statements.
Vocabulary: Similarity Ratio
You Try! Given ΔJKL ~ ΔPQR, list all pairs of congruent angles. Write the ratios of the corresponding side lengths in a statement of proportionality.
Standardized Test Practice
Ex.2 Are the 2 triangles similar? If so, write a similarity statement. What is the similarity ratio from ΔCDE to ΔVUT?
You Try! In the diagram, ΔABC ~ ΔDEF. Check that the ratios of corresponding side lengths are equal. What is the scale factor from ΔABC to ΔDEF?
Standardized Test Practice
Congruent Figures Congruent figures are also considered to be similar figures. What would be the similarity ratio between any two congruent figures?
Ex.3 Ex.3 Use Similar Polygons I
In the diagram, ΔXYZ ~ ΔPQR. Solve for the missing side. You Try!
HW Assignment Blue Workbook – Section 6.1 #19-24 – Section 6.3 #1-4, 16-19
Proving Triangles Similar Unit 13
Angle-Angle (AA) Similarity Postulate
Examples of AA
Side-Side-Side (SSS) Similarity Postulate
Examples of SSS
Side-Angle-Side (SAS) Similarity Postulate
Examples of SAS
Are the triangles similar? Why or Why Not?
A few more…
Are these triangles similar? Why or Why not?
HW Assignment
Warm Up- Take Notes Over Video
Practice
Partner Project
Proving Pythagorean Theorem Using Similar Triangles Unit G.SRT.4
Proving the Pythagorean Theorem using Similar Triangles
Assignment Handout (Proving the Pythagorean Thm and Shadows)