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In geometry, two objects are similar when
one is a scale model of the other.
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These two triangles appear to be similar….
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These two are NOT similar….
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How do you check that triangles are similar?
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We need to compare CORRESPONDING
sides….
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….or corresponding angles.
Corresponding angles will be equal.
Looking for a scale factor
12
2
6
8
2
4
10
2
5
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These two triangles are similar. What is the
scale factor?
8
10
6
12
9
15
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We really only need to use one pair of
corresponding sides.
8
6
12
10
SF = 12 ÷ 8 = 1.5
9
15
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Are these triangles similar?
Does the following apply?
10 8 6
 
8 6 4
Try this neat method...
a c

b d
bc  ad
If this is true, similarity applies
Lets check...
10 8 6
 
8 6 4
6 10  8  8
So these are not similar triangles
The two triangles are similar. Use the
cross multiplying method to determine
the missing value x.
15
12
18
X
12 18

15 x
12 x  18 15
12 x  270
x  270 12
x  22.5