8-3 Proving Triangles Similar M11.C.1 2.9.11.B Objectives: To use and apply AA, SAS and SSS similarity statements.
Angle-Angle Similarity Postulate (AA~) If two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar. △TRS ~△PLM
Example (AA~) Explain why the triangles are similar What is the similarity statement?
Side-Angle-Side Similarity Theorem If an angle of one triangle is congruent to an angle of a second triangle, and the sides including the two angles are proportional, then the triangles are similar.
Example Are the triangles similar by (SAS~)? Explain.
Side-Side-Side Similarity Theorem (SSS~) If the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, then the triangles are similar. Side-Side-Side Similarity Theorem (SSS~)
Example: SSS~ Are the triangles similar using the SSS Similarity Theorem?
Finding Lengths in Similar Triangles Find DE and show triangles are similar.