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Similar Triangles (The Greeks). Objectives. Calculate the lengths of sides of similar triangles. Solve word problems involving similar triangles. Vocabulary. similar triangles. Proportions for Similar Triangles. Given that the triangles are similar, find the lengths of the missing sides.
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Objectives • Calculate the lengths of sides of similar triangles. • Solve word problems involving similar triangles.
Vocabulary • similar triangles
Given that the triangles are similar, find the lengths of the missing sides.
Given that the triangles are similar, find the lengths of the missing sides.
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