Using Triangle Similarity Theorems

Question 1

Complete the steps of the proof.

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✔ triangle STU is similar to triangle XYU; ♣:: triangle STU is similar to triangle XYU; ♦:: subtraction property

Question 2

substitution property✔ subtraction propertytransitive property

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✔ subtraction property

Question 3

What is the perimeter of △JKL?

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19

Question 4

Complete the steps of the proof.

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♣:: triangle STU is similar to triangle XYU; ♦:: subtraction property

Question 5

What is the length of BC?

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✔ D; From the markings on the diagram, we can tell E is the midpoint of BC and is the midpoint of AC: D; We can apply the theorem: ED = BA.: triangle midsegment; Substituting in the expressions for the lengths and solving for x, we get x = .: 5; Now, since BE = x, then BC = .: 10

Question 6

converse of the side-splitterside-splitter✔ triangle midsegment

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✔ triangle midsegment

Question 7

3✔ 58

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✔ 5

Question 8

2.56✔ 10

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✔ 10

Question 9

Question 9

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9.8

Question 10

Which value of x would make LK ∥ OM?

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x = 8

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