HG U4D5 Side Splitter Theorem Sept24

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14 questions
How does the segment parallel to one side of a triangle divide the other sides proportionally?
First, complete the lesson in desmos. Look for the link in Google Classroom.

Segment A'B' is parallel to segment AB.

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What is the length of segment AB?
AB = _______
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What is the length of segment B'B?
B'B = _______
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Explain how you know that segment DE is not parallel to segment BC.



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What is the area of triangle ABC?
Area = _______ units2
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What is the area of triangle DEC?
Area = _______ units2
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Does the scale factor for the side lengths apply to the area as well?

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To know whether 2 triangles are similar, it is enough to know the measure of 1 angle.

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To know whether 2 triangles are similar, it is enough to know the length of 1 side.

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To know whether 2 triangles are similar, it is enough to know the measure of 2 angles in each triangle.

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To know whether 2 triangles are similar, it is enough to know the measure of 2 sides in each triangle.

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Are triangles ABC and DEF similar? Show or explain your reasoning.

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If possible, find the length of EF. If not, explain why the length of EF cannot be determined.

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What is the length of segment DF?
DF = _______
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The triangle ABC is taken to triangle A'B'C' by a dilation. Select all of the scale factors for the dilation that would result in an image that was smaller than the original figure.

Further Exploration
https://www.geogebra.org/m/AVyhyK64