Using Triangle Similarity Theorems

Question 1

Based on the side-splitter theorem, which side length would complete the proportion? StartFraction J M Over M K = StartFraction L N Over question mark EndFraction

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NK

Question 2

Given that PO is a midsegment of △LMN, to which segment is MO congruent?

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OL

Question 3

Question 3

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5.5

Question 4

Complete the missing parts of the paragraph proof.

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slope of DE = = =: 0; slope of BC =: 0; Therefore, because , DE ∥ BC.: the slopes are equal

Question 5

Complete the steps of the proof.

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✔ SAS similarity theorem; ♣:: SAS similarity theorem; ♦:: definition of similar triangles

Question 6

definition of congruent anglesdefinition of corresponding angles✔ definition of similar triangles

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✔ definition of similar triangles

Question 7

Complete the statements to solve for x.

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✔ NM/ML; By the converse of the side-splitter theorem, if JK/KL = , then KM ∥ JN.: NM/ML; Cross-multiply: (x – 5)() = x(x – 3).: x + 4; Multiply and simplify: x2 – x – = x2 – 3x.: 20; Solve for x: x = .: 10

Question 8

X x✔ x + 4x – 3

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✔ x + 4

Question 9

X –19✔ 20

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✔ 20

Question 10

0.54.5✔ 10

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✔ 10

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