Tests for Similarity

Brittany Wilson, Oct 22, 2020

Does triangle similarity work like triangle congruence? Let's see!


  • 1. Your Test for Similarity #1
  • 2. Your Test for Similarity #2
  • 3. Your Test for Similarity #3

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Your Test for Similarity #1

Use this activity to investigate similarity shortcuts.[br][br]What information is given about the triangles?[br][br]First click the Show Side Lengths checkbox.[br]Then, click the Show ratios check box.[br]What do you notice?[br][br]Slide the sliders. Does your conclusion from before change?
– Brittany Wilson, Brittany Wilson, Sara Anne Thomas, Mr. Bokar

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