Solving For Missing Sides Of Similar Triangles (Post-test)

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1. These two triangles are similar.  Solve for x.

Explanation

When you set up your proportion, you should get:

x/3 = 20/4

You then solve the proportion to find the value of x.

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Solving For Missing Sides Of Similar Triangles (Post-test) - Quiz

This quiz is designed to test your ability to use properties of similar triangles to set up proportions in order to solve for missing sides of similar triangles.

2. Use the properties of similar triangles to find the height of the tree.

Explanation

When you set up your proportion you should get:

h/3 = 24/6

You then solve the proportion to find the value of h.

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3. These two triangles are similar.  Solve for x.

Explanation

When you set up your proportion, you should get:

x/16 = 90/15

You then solve this proportion to find the value of x.

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4.

Explanation

When you set up your proportion, you should get:

x/6 = 2145/13

You then solve for x to find the height of the tower.

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5. These two triangles are similar.  Solve for x.

Explanation

When you set up your proportion, you should get:

x/9 = 10/6

You then solve the proportion for x.

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6. Select all of the properties that are ALWAYS true of similar triangles.

Explanation

The definition of similar triangles is triangles that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size. The fact that the triangles have the same shape means that they must have the same angles. Also, the triangles side lengths must be proportional.

Similar triangles can be the same size, but they are not ALWAYS the same size.

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7. These two triangles are similar.  Solve for x.

Explanation

When you set up your proportion, you should get:

x/3 = 9/5

You then solve your proportion to get your value for x.

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These two triangles are similar.  Solve for x.
Use the properties of similar triangles to find the height of the...
These two triangles are similar.  Solve for x.
These two triangles are similar.  Solve for x.
Select all of the properties that are ALWAYS true of similar...
These two triangles are similar.  Solve for x.
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