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Lesson 6-3. Proving Triangles Similar. (AA, SSS, SAS). AA Similarity (Angle-Angle). If 2 angles of one triangle are congruent to 2 angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar. Given:. and. Conclusion:. 5. 10. 16. 8. 11. 22. SSS Similarity (Side-Side-Side).
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Lesson 6-3 Proving Triangles Similar (AA, SSS, SAS) Lesson 6-3: Proving Triangles Similar
AA Similarity (Angle-Angle) If 2 angles of one triangle are congruent to 2 angles of another triangle, then the triangles are similar. Given: and Conclusion: Lesson 6-3: Proving Triangles Similar
5 10 16 8 11 22 SSS Similarity (Side-Side-Side) If the measures of the corresponding sides of 2 triangles are proportional, then the triangles are similar. Given: Conclusion: Lesson 6-3: Proving Triangles Similar
5 10 11 22 SAS Similarity (Side-Angle-Side) If the measures of 2 sides of a triangle are proportional to the measures of 2 corresponding sides of another triangle and the angles between them are congruent, then the triangles are similar. Given: Conclusion: Lesson 6-3: Proving Triangles Similar
Similarity is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Proving Triangles Similar Steps for proving triangles similar: 1. Mark the Given. 2. Mark … Shared Angles or Vertical Angles 3. Choose a Method. (AA,SSS , SAS) Think about what you need for the chosen method and be sure to include those parts in the proof. Lesson 6-3: Proving Triangles Similar
G D C E F Problem #1 Step 1: Mark the given … and what it implies Step 2: Mark the vertical angles AA Step 3: Choose a method: (AA,SSS,SAS) Step 4: List the Parts in the order of the method with reasons Step 5: Is there more? Given Alternate Interior <s Alternate Interior <s AA Similarity Lesson 6-3: Proving Triangles Similar
Problem #2 Prove: ∆ IJK ∼ ∆ LNP Step 1: Mark the given … and what it implies SSS Step 2: Choose a method: (AA,SSS,SAS) Step 4: List the Parts in the order of the method with reasons Step 5: Is there more? 1.IJ = 3LN ; JK = 3NP ; IK = 3LP Given Division Property Substitution SSS Similarity Lesson 6-3: Proving Triangles Similar
Problem #3 Prove: ∆ EGH ∼ ∆ EDF Step 1: Mark the given … and what it implies Step 2: Mark the reflexive angles SAS Step 3: Choose a method: (AA,SSS,SAS) Step 4: List the Parts in the order of the method with reasons Next Slide…………. Step 5: Is there more? Lesson 6-3: Proving Triangles Similar