Determine whether the triangles are similar. If so, write a similarity statement and state all postulates and theorems used. Determine which transformation(s) would map one image onto the other.
Question 19
19.
Solve for x
Question 20
20.
Solve for y
Question 21
21.
Sadie wants to find the height of the tallest building in her city. She stands 200 feet away from the building. There is a tree 30 feet in front of her, which she knows is 9 ft tall. How tall is the building?
Question 22
22.
Question 23
23.
Find the measure of segment FP.
Which is an incorrect proportion
A
B
C
D
Fill in the blanks:
If two polygons are SIMILAR, then the corresponding angles must be _______________ and corresponding sides must be __________________.
congruent, congruent
proportional, congruent
congruent, proportional
proportional, proportional
Which of the following is NOT a way to show two triangles are similar?
D
B
C
A
Which triangle is not similar to any of the others?
A
B
C
D
The postulate or theorem that can be used to prove that two triangles are similar is __________
D
A
C
B
Decide whether the dilation is a reduction or enlargement. Calculate the scale factor
Enlargement
1/2
Reduction
2
Decide whether the dilation is a reduction or enlargement. Calculate the scale factor
7/15
Reduction
15/7
Enlargement
State the postulate or theorem that can be used to prove that the two triangles are similar.
