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Using Direct Proofs to Prove Triangles Similar

Using Direct Proofs to Prove Triangles Similar Problem Set

  1. Using coordinate methods, determine whether △CXZ ∼ △NVB by the SSS Similarity Theorem. Please make sure to show all your work. figure 1
  2. Which postulate or theorem proves that △TRE ∼ △TYU? Please make sure to show all your work and provide the similarity statement, if applicable. figure 2
  3. Which postulate or theorem proves that △FGH ∼ △FJK? Please make sure to show all your work and provide the similarity statement, if applicable. figure 3
  4. Given: ∠A and ∠D are right angles.
    Prove: △ABC ∼ △DEC figure 4
    Statement Reason
     1. ∠A and ∠D are right angles.  1.
     2. ∠A ≅ ∠D  2.
     3. ∠ACB ≅ ∠DCE  3.
     4. △ABC ∼ △DEC  4.

 

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