Triangle Similarity: SSS and SAS

Question 1

Given that StartFraction D F Over P R EndFraction = StartFraction F E Over R Q EndFraction = three-halves , what additional information is needed to prove △DEF ~ △PQR using the SSS similarity theorem?

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Question 2

Is △PQR ~ △EFG?

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Yes, the triangles are similar by the SSS similarity theorem.

Question 3

Given that , complete the statements to show that △ABC ~ △DEF by the SAS similarity theorem.

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perpendicular; Horizontal and vertical lines are .: perpendicular; So, angles are right angles by definition of perpendicular lines.: B and E; All right angles are .: congruent

Question 4

So, angles are right angles by definition of perpendicular lines.

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B and E

Question 5

All right angles are .

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congruent

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