1. 8.2/8.3 Objectives
Prove certain triangles are similar by using AA~, SSS~, and SAS~.
Use triangle similarity to solve problems.

2. Just as SSS, SAS, ASA, HL, and AAS were used to prove triangles congruent, the following theorems will be used to prove triangles similar.
Why do we only need two angles congruent?

5. Example 1: Using the AA Similarity Postulate
Explain why the triangles are similar and write a similarity statement.
Explain why the triangles
are similar and write a
similarity statement.

6. Example 2A: Verifying Triangle Similarity
Verify that the triangles are similar.
∆PQR and ∆STU

7. Example 2B: Verifying Triangle Similarity
Verify that the triangles are similar.
∆DEF and ∆HJK

8. Check It Out! Example 3
Verify that ∆TXU ~ ∆VXW.

9. Example 4: Finding Lengths in Similar Triangles
Explain why ∆ABE ~ ∆ACD, and then find CD.

10. Check It Out! Example 5
Explain why ∆RSV ~ ∆RTU and then find RT.

11. Example 6: Writing Proofs with Similar Triangles
Given: 3UT = 5RT and 3VT = 5ST
Prove: ∆UVT ~ ∆RST

12. Check It Out! Example 7
Given: M is the midpoint of JK. N is the midpoint of KL, and P is the midpoint of JL.
Prove:
∆JKL ~ ∆NPM

13. Lesson Quiz
1. Explain why the triangles are similar and write a similarity statement.
2. Explain why the triangles are similar, then find BE and CD.

14. Lesson Quiz Cont
3. Are any triangles similar?
If so, give a similarity statement.

15. Lesson Quiz Cont