MATH 9 QUARTER 3 WEEK 6

Competency:

The learner illustrates the similarity of figures. (M9GE-IIIg-1), proves the conditions
for the similarity of triangles (a) SAS similarity theorem, (b) SSS similarity theorem, and (3)
AA similarity theorem (M9GE-IIIg-h-1)

Expectations:

This module will help you to learn and have mastery of the similarity of polygons and
similarity of triangles.
In this lesson, you will learn to:
1. illustrate the similarity of polygons,
2. prove the conditions for the similarity of triangles,
2.1 AA Similarity Theorem
2.2 SAS Similarity Theorem
2.3 SSS Similarity Theorem, and
3. apply the theorems to show that triangles are similar, and solve problems involving
similarity.

Pre - test:

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What similarity theorem justifies that ∆𝐹𝐸𝐿 ~ ∆𝑄𝑊𝑁 when ∠𝐹 ≅ ∠𝑄 and ∠𝐿 ≅ ∠𝑁?
a. AA Similarity Theorem c. SSS Similarity Theorem
b. SAS Similarity Theorem d. Angle Bisector Theorem
For nos. 2 -3 , refer to the figure at the right
2. What similarity theorem justifies that ∆𝐸𝐿𝐼 ~ ∆𝑌𝐵𝑂?

a. AA Similarity Theorem
b. SAS Similarity Theorem
c. SSS Similarity Theorem
d. Angle Bisector Theorem

3. What is the ratio of similitude or scale factor between the two similar triangles?
1 2 5 6
a. 5
b. 5
c. 7
d. 7

4. In the figure to the right, ∆𝐵𝑀𝑃 ~∆𝑆𝐸𝐶. What is the length of 𝐸𝑆?

a. 12 b. 11 c. 10 d. 9 M E
14 28
6 x
B P S C
5. A tree casts a shadow 12 ft long at the same time a boy 5 ft tall casts a shadow 3 ft long.
How tall is the tree?
a. 20 feet b. 24 feet c. 29 feet d. 51 feet

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 Looking Back to your Lesson!

From your Grade 8 Geometry, you learned congruent polygons. If two polygons are
congruent, then all pairs of corresponding angles are congruent, and all pairs of
corresponding sides are equal. Moreover, you learned postulates and theorem for the
congruence of two triangles: SAS Congruence Postulate, ASA Congruence Postulate, SSS
Congruence Postulate, and AAS Congruence Theorem.

From your previous lesson, you have learned proportion which means equality
between two ratios. Let us recall one of the fundamental laws which is the product of the
means is equal to the product of extremes.

Solve for the value of the value of x in each proportion.

8 4 (8)(10) = (4)(𝑥) 8 4
1. = Checking: =
𝑥 10 20 10
80 = 4𝑥
(8)(10) = (4)(20)
𝑥 = 20
80 = 80
2. 10 ∶ 5 = 𝑥 ∶ 4

6 5𝑥+7
3. =
2 𝑥−8

𝑥+12 3
4. =
𝑥 9

10 8
5. =
𝑥−8 3

Introduction of the Topic:

Lesson 1: Similar Polygons

If two polygons are similar, then their corresponding angles are congruent, and their
corresponding sides are proportional. Consider the figure below.

F G The corresponding angles are ∠𝐴 ≙ ∠𝐸, ∠𝐵 ≙ ∠𝐹,

B C
∠𝐶 ≙ ∠𝐺, and ∠𝐷 ≙ ∠𝐻. Also, the corresponding
sides are 𝐴𝐵 ≙ 𝐸𝐹, 𝐵𝐶 ≙ 𝐹𝐺, 𝐶𝐷 ≙ 𝐺𝐻, and 𝐴𝐷 ≙ 𝐸𝐻.
A D E H

If quadrilaterals ABCD and EFGH are similar, then ∠𝐴 ≅ ∠𝐸, ∠𝐵 ≅ ∠𝐹, ∠𝐶 ≅ ∠𝐺, ∠𝐷 ≅
𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐶 𝐶𝐷 𝐴𝐷
∠𝐻, and = 𝐹𝐺 = 𝐺𝐻 = 𝐸𝐻.
𝐸𝐹

The ratio of corresponding sides of ABCD and EFGH are equal. The ratio is called the
scale factor or ratio of similitude.
Note: The symbol ~ means similar to.
The symbol ≅ means congruent to.
The symbol ≙ means corresponds to
Examples:
1. Determine whether the quadrilaterals 𝐵𝐴𝑆𝐸 and 𝐶𝑈𝑇𝑌 are similar. If they are similar, write
a similarity statement and find the scale factor of quadrilateral 𝐵𝐴𝑆𝐸 to quadrilateral 𝐶𝑈𝑇𝑌.

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 Solution:

∠𝐵 ≅ ∠𝐶, ∠𝐴 ≅ ∠𝑈, ∠𝑆 ≅ ∠𝑇, and ∠𝐸 ≅ ∠𝑌. Hence, corresponding angles are congruent.

𝐴𝐵 4 2 𝐴𝑆 14 2 𝑆𝐸 6 2 𝐵𝐸 12 2
= 10 = 5, = 35 = 5, = 15 = 5, and = 30 = 5. The scale factor is 𝟐: 𝟓.
𝐶𝑈 𝑇𝑈 𝑇𝑌 𝐶𝑌

𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝑆 𝑆𝐸 𝐵𝐸
Corresponding sides are proportional, = 𝑇𝑈 = 𝑇𝑌 = . Thus, ▱ 𝐵𝐴𝑆𝐸 ~ ▱ 𝐶𝑈𝑇𝑌 by the
𝐶𝑈 𝐶𝑌

definition of similar polygons.

2. In the figure ▱𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 ~ ▱𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻. What is the perimeter of ▱ 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻?

F G
B C
4 6

A 10 D
E x H
BA AD
Solution: Since, ▱𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 ~▱ 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻, we have FE
= 𝐸𝐻
4 10
=
6 𝑥
4𝑥 = 60 Product of means and extremes are equal.
𝑥 = 15 Divide 4 from both sides.

𝐸𝐹 = 𝐺𝐻 and 𝐸𝐻 = 𝐹𝐺 By definition of rectangle.

𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻 = 6 + 6 + 15 + 15 = 𝟒𝟐 units.

Thus, perimeter of ▱𝐸𝐹𝐺𝐻 is 42 units.

Lesson 2: Triangle Similarity

AAA Similarity Postulate

If the three angles of one triangle are congruent to three angles of another triangle, then the
two triangles are similar.
Illustration:

A
E
If 𝑁  𝑀, 𝐸  𝐴 and W  D, then𝑁𝐸𝑊 𝑀𝐴𝐷.

N W M D

AA Similarity Theorem

Two triangles are similar if two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another
triangle.
Illustration:

A
O
If 𝑆  𝐿 and 𝑂  𝐴, then ∆𝑆𝑂𝑁 ∆𝐿𝐴𝑊.

S N L W

Given: 𝑆  𝐿 and 𝑂  𝐴
Prove: 𝑆𝑂𝑁 𝐿𝐴𝑊
Proof:

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 Statements Reasons
1. 𝑆  𝐿 1. Given
 𝑂  𝐴
2. 𝑚𝑆 = 𝑚𝐿 2.Definition of congruent angles. (1)
𝑚 𝑂 = 𝑚𝐴
3. 𝑚𝑆 + 𝑚𝑂 + 𝑚𝑁 = 180 and 3. Sum of the interior angles of a
𝑚𝐿 + 𝑚𝐴 + 𝑚𝑊 = 180 triangle is 180.
4.𝑚𝑆 + 𝑚𝑂 + 𝑚𝑁 = 𝑚𝐿 + 𝑚𝐴 + 𝑚𝑊 4. Transitive Property (3)
5.𝑚𝐿 + 𝑚𝐴 + 𝑚𝑁 = 𝑚𝐿 + 𝑚𝐴 + 𝑚𝑊 5. Substitution (2 & 4)
6. 𝑚𝑁 = 𝑚𝑊 6. Subtraction Property of Equality (5)
7. ∆𝑆𝑂𝑁 ∆𝐿𝐴𝑊 7. AAA Similarity Postulate

Examples:

1. Is either BAN or CKS similar to DEM?

Solution:
In 𝐵𝐴𝑁 and 𝐷𝐸𝑀. 𝐴 ≅ 𝐸, 𝐵 ≅ 𝑀, and 𝑁 ≅ 𝐷.
Thus, 𝑩𝑨𝑵 ~𝑫𝑬𝑴 by AAA Similarity Postulate.
In 𝐶𝐾𝑆 and 𝐷𝐸𝑀, no other congruent angles, except 𝐾 ≅ 𝐸.
Thus, 𝑪𝑲𝑺 is not similar to 𝑫𝑬𝑴.

2. In the figure, 𝑇𝐴𝑆 ~ 𝑊𝐸𝑁.

a. What is the value of 𝑥 and 𝑦?
b. What are the measures of 𝑇 and 𝐴?
E
A
60 Solution:
𝑇 ≅ 𝑊 and 𝐴 ≅ 𝐸 AA Similarity Theorem
(2y)
𝑥 + 4 = 20 Congruent angles are equal.
𝒙 = 𝟏𝟔 Subtract 4 from both sides.
(x+4) 20
T S W N 2𝑦 = 60 Congruent angles are equal.
𝒚 = 𝟑𝟎 Divide 2 from both sides.

𝑻 = (𝑥 + 4)° = (16 + 4)° = 𝟐𝟎°

𝑨 = (2𝑦)° = ሾ2(30)ሿ° = 𝟔𝟎°

3. Given the figure below, prove that 𝐿𝑀𝑁  𝑃𝑄𝑁.

Proof:
M Statements Reasons
35 P 1. 𝐿  𝑃 1. Given
N 35
L 2. 𝐿𝑁𝑀   𝑃𝑁𝑄 2. Vertical angles are congruent
Q 3. 𝐿𝑀𝑁  𝑃𝑄𝑁 3. AA Similarity Theorem

SSS Similarity Theorem

Two triangles are similar if the corresponding sides of two triangles are in proportion.
Illustration:
A
E 𝑀𝐸 𝐸𝑁 𝑀𝑁
If 𝐴𝑆
= 𝐴𝑊 = 𝑆𝑊
, then 𝑀𝐸𝑁  𝑆𝐴𝑊.
M N S W

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 𝑀𝐸 𝐸𝑁 𝑀𝑁
Given: 𝐴𝑆
= 𝐴𝑊 = 𝑆𝑊
Prove: 𝑀𝐸𝑁 ~ 𝑆𝐴𝑊
Construction: Let 𝑃 in 𝐴𝑆 such that 𝐸𝑀 = 𝑃𝑆,
and Let 𝑄 in 𝑆𝑊 such that 𝑀𝑁 = 𝑄𝑆.
Join 𝑃 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑄 .

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1.
𝐸𝑀
= 𝐴𝑊 =
𝐸𝑁 𝑀𝑁 1. Given
𝐴𝑆 𝑆𝑊

2. 𝐸𝑀 = 𝑃𝑆 and 𝑀𝑁 = 𝑄𝑆 2. Construction
3.
𝑃𝑆
=
𝑄𝑆 3.Substitution (1&2)
𝐴𝑆 𝑆𝑊

4. 𝑃𝑄 ∥ 𝐴𝑊 4. Converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem

5. ∠1 ≅ ∠3 and ∠2 ≅ ∠4 5. If two parallel lines cut by a transversal,

then the corresponding angles are congruent.
6. SPQ  SAW 6. AA Similarity Theorem
𝑃𝑆
7. 𝐴𝑆 =
𝑃𝑄 7. Definition of similar triangles.
𝐴𝑊

8.
𝐸𝑀
= 𝐴𝑊
𝑃𝑄 8. Substitution, as 𝐸𝑀 = 𝑃𝑆
𝐴𝑆

𝑃𝑄 𝐸𝑁 𝐸𝑀 𝐸𝑁
9. 𝐴𝑊 = 𝐴𝑊 9. Substitution, as 𝐴𝑆
= 𝐴𝑊 (1)

10. 𝑃𝑄 = 𝐸𝑁 10. If the denominators are the same, then the

numerators are equal.
11. 𝑆𝑃𝑄  𝑀𝐸𝑁 11. SSS Congruence Postulate (2&10)
12. 𝑀𝐸𝑁  𝑆𝐴𝑊 12. Transitive Property of Similarity, as
∆𝑃𝐴𝑄  ∆𝑆𝐴𝑊

Examples:

1. Show that 𝑁𝐸𝑇 is similar to 𝑀𝐴𝑅 .

E A Solution:
6 8 12 16 The ratios of the corresponding sides are
𝑁𝐸 6 1 𝐸𝑇 8 1 𝑁𝑇 5 1
N T
M R = 12 = 2, = 16 = 2, and = 10 = 2.
10 𝐴𝑀 𝐴𝑅 𝑀𝑅
5
𝑁𝐸 𝐸𝑇 𝑁𝑇
Hence, = 𝐴𝑅 = 𝑀𝑅.
𝐴𝑀

Thus, ∆𝑪𝑨𝑩 ~ ∆𝑫𝑬𝑭 by SSS Similarity Theorem.

2. In the figure, 𝐵𝐴𝐶 ~ 𝐷𝐸𝐹. Find the AC.

E Solution:
B 𝐶𝐴 BA
15 20 =
12 DF EF
9 𝑋 15
= 20 Substitute
F 16
C x A D 𝑥 3
16 =4 Simplify the right side.
16
4𝑥 = 48 Product of the means and extremes are equal.
𝑥 = 12 Divide 4 from both sides.

Thus, 𝑨𝑪 = 𝟏𝟐.

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3. In the figure, 𝐷𝐸𝐾 ~ 𝑀𝐴𝑇. Find the value of y.
E A Solution:
𝐷𝐸 EK
𝑦+1 = AT
6 16 AM
12 𝑦+1 6
= 12 Substitute
16
D K M 𝑦+1 1
T =2 Simplify the right side.
16

2𝑦 + 2 = 16 Product of the means and extremes are equal.

2𝑦 = 14 Subtract 2 from both sides.
𝒚=𝟕 Divide 2 from both sides

SAS Similarity Theorem

Two triangles are similar if an angle of one triangle is congruent to an angle of another triangle
and the corresponding sides including those angles are in proportion.
Illustration:
E P
𝐵𝐸 𝐵𝑁
If B  A, and = , then 𝐵𝐸𝑁 𝐴𝑃𝑂.
𝐴𝑃 𝐴𝑂
B N A O

𝐵𝐸 𝐵𝑁 E P
Given: 𝐵  𝐴, and = 𝐴𝑂 R 3
𝐴𝑃
•
Prove: 𝐵𝐸𝑁  𝐴𝑃𝑂 1
B N A 2• 4
Construction: Let 𝑅 in 𝐴𝑃 such that 𝐵𝐸 = 𝐴𝑅, S O

and let 𝑆 in 𝐴𝑂 such that 𝐵𝑁 = 𝐴𝑆. Join 𝑅 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆.

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. 𝐵  𝐴 1. Given
2. 𝐵𝐸 = 𝐴𝑅 and 𝐵𝑁 = 𝐴𝑆 2. By construction
3. 𝐵𝐸𝑁 ≅ 𝐴𝑅𝑆 3. SAS Congruence Postulate
𝐵𝐸
4. 𝐴𝑃 = 𝐴𝑂
𝐵𝑁 4. Given

𝐴𝑅
5. 𝐴𝑃 = 𝐴𝑂
𝐴𝑆 5. By substitution (2&4)

6. 𝑅𝑆 ∥ 𝑃𝑂 6. Converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem

7. 1  3 7. If two parallel lines cut by a transversal,
2  4 then the corresponding angles are congruent.
8. 𝐴𝑅𝑆  𝐴𝑃𝑂 8. AA Similarity Theorem
9. 𝐵𝐸𝑁 𝐴𝑃𝑂 9. As ARS  APO, Transitive Property

Examples:

1. Determine whether the triangles are similar. If they are similar, write a similarity statement.
E Solution:
A
From the given, m𝐶 = 80 and m𝐷 = 80, so 𝐶 ≅ 𝐷 .
4 12 𝐴𝐶 4 1
The ratio of the shorter side is = 12 = 3.
80 𝐷𝐸
B 80
C F 𝐵𝐶 5 1 𝐴𝐶 𝐵𝐶
5 D 15 The ratio of the longer side is = 15 = 3. Hence, = 𝐷𝐹.
𝐷𝐹 𝐷𝐸

Thus, ∆𝑪𝑨𝑩 ~ ∆𝑫𝑬𝑭 by SAS Similarity Theorem.

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2. Show that ∆𝑁𝐴𝑇 ~ ∆𝐷𝐴𝑃.
A Solution:
8 6
N T 𝐴 ≅ 𝐴 by reflexive property
4 3 𝐴𝑁 8 2
The sides are sides are proportional since = = ,
D P 𝐴𝐷 12 3
𝐴𝑇 6 2 𝐴𝑁 𝐴𝑇
and = = . Hence, = .
𝐴𝑃 9 3 𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝑃
Thus, ∆𝑵𝑨𝑻 ~ ∆𝑫𝑨𝑷 by SAS Similarity Theorem.

3. In the figure, ∆𝑁𝐴𝑇 ~ ∆𝐾𝐼𝑀. Find the value of x.

A I Solution:
2x+3 14
𝐴𝑁 𝐾𝐼
𝑁𝑇
= 𝐾𝑀
N T 2𝑥+3 14
6 K M = 12 Substitute
12 6
2𝑥+3 7
=6 Simplify the right side.
6

2𝑥 + 3 = 7 Multiply 6 from both sides.

2𝑥 = 4 Subtract 3 from both sides.
𝒙=𝟐 Divide 2 from both sides.

4. If the shadow of the tree is 6.2 𝑚 long and the shadow of the person who is 1.6 𝑚 tall is
2 𝑚 long, how tall is the tree?
Solution:
Representation: Let x be the height of the tree.
Illustration:
Equation:
𝒙 𝟔.𝟐 1.6 m
𝟏.𝟔
= 𝟐
Definition of similar triangles. 2m
2𝑥 = 9.92 Product of means and extremes are equal. 6.2 m

𝑥 = 4.96 Divide 2 from both sides.

Thus, the height of the tree is 4.96 meters.

Activities

Activity 1 Similar or not?

State if the triangle in each pair is similar (YES or NO). If so, state the scale factor (selected items),
similarity theorem illustrated by the triangles and complete the similarity statement.

1. 2. 3.

Δ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 ~ Δ _______ Δ 𝑌𝑅𝐹 ~ Δ _______ Δ 𝑊𝑌𝑋 ~ Δ _______

Scale Factor: _____

4.

Δ 𝑁𝐼𝑅 ~ Δ _______
Scale Factor: _____

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Activity 2 Find Me
A. Given that quadrilateral FAVE ~ quadrilateral TOYS.

1. If 𝐹𝐴 = 𝑥, 𝐸𝑉 = 15, 𝑇𝑂 = 15 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑌 = 25, 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝐴.

2. If 𝐹𝐸 = 25, 𝐸𝑉 = 35, 𝑇𝑆 = 30 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑌 = 4𝑥 − 6, 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑌.
3. If 𝑚∠ 𝐹 = 30𝑜 , 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 ∠ 𝑇.
4. If 𝑚∠ 𝑆 = 60𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚∠ 𝐸 = 5𝑥 + 10, 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚∠ 𝐸.

B.
𝐺𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 ∆𝐶𝑂𝑅 ~ ∆𝐺𝐴𝑈 (refer to the figure at the right)

What is the value of x?

1. What is the value of y?

̅̅̅̅ ?
2. What is the length of 𝑅𝑂
̅̅̅̅
3. What is the length of 𝑈𝐴 ?

Activity 3 Prove Me
Given the figure below, prove that 𝐶𝑅𝐿  𝑁𝑆𝐿.

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. 𝑅 𝑆 1.
2. 2. Vertical angles are
congruent
3. 𝐿𝑀𝑁  𝑃𝑄𝑁 3.

Activity 4 Triangle Matching

Which of the following triangles are similar? State the theorem that makes them similar.

Remember:

Similar Polygons
If two polygons are similar, then their corresponding angles are congruent, and their
corresponding sides are proportional.
AAA Similarity Postulate
If the three angles of one triangle are congruent to three angles of another triangle, then the
two triangles are similar.
AA Similarity Theorem
Two triangles are similar if two angles of one triangle are congruent to two angles of another
triangle.
SSS Similarity Theorem
Two triangles are similar if the corresponding sides of two triangles are in proportion.
SAS Similarity Theorem
Two triangles are similar if an angle of one triangle is congruent to an angle of another triangle
and the corresponding sides including those angles are in proportion.

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 Check your Understanding:

A. 𝐾𝐿𝑀𝑁 and 𝑂𝑃𝑆𝑅 are parallelograms. 𝐾𝐿𝑀𝑁 ~ 𝑂𝑃𝑆𝑅.

L M P S 1. If ∠𝐾 = 75°, find ∠𝑂, ∠𝑃, ∠𝑆, and ∠𝑅.

2. If 𝐾𝐿 = 10 and 𝑂𝑃 = 12, find 𝐾𝑁 when 𝑂𝑅 = 18.
K N O R 3. What is the perimeter of 𝐾𝐿𝑀𝑁? (Refer to the b.)

B. Complete the similarity statement and state what similarity theorem must be used to prove that
the triangles are similar.
1. ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆__________ 2. ∆𝑊𝑂𝐾~∆__________ 3. 2. ∆𝑅𝑆𝑃~∆_______
_______ Similarity Theorem ______ Similarity Theorem ______ Similarity Theorem

C. In the figure AK ∥ LS. Arrows indicate parallelism.

K Prove ∆𝐴𝐾𝑂~∆𝑂𝑆𝐿.
O S Statements Reasons
1. AK ∥ LS 1.
A 2. ∠𝐴𝑂𝐾 ≅ ∠𝐿𝑂𝑆 2.
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3. ∠𝐾𝐴𝑆 ≅ ∠𝐿𝑆𝐴 3.
∠𝐴𝐾𝐿 ≅ ∠𝑆𝐿𝐾
4. ∆𝐴𝐾𝑂~∆𝑂𝑆𝐿 4.

D. In the figure, ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆𝐷𝐸𝐹.

1. Find the value of x.

2. Find BC and EF.
3. Find the value of y.
4. Find AC.

E. Match column A with column B to determine what similarity theorem can prove that
two given triangles below are similar. A B
𝐵𝑂 𝑂𝑋 𝐵𝑋
1. ,
𝑇𝐴 𝐴𝑁
𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑇𝑁
a. AA Similarity Theorem
𝐵𝑂 𝑂𝑋
2. , 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠𝑋 ≅ ∠𝑁 b. SAS Similarity Theorem
𝑇𝐴 𝐴𝑁

3. ∠𝑂 ≅ ∠𝐴 &∠𝐵 ≅ ∠𝑇 c. SSS Similarity Theorem

𝐵𝑋 𝑂𝑋
4. , 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠𝑋 ≅ ∠𝑁 d. NONE
𝑇𝑁 𝐴𝑁

5. ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝑂 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑇𝐴 & ∠𝑂 ≅ ∠𝐴

Post - test:

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. What similarity theorem justifies that ∆𝐹𝐸𝐿 ~ ∆𝑄𝑊𝑁 when ∠𝐹 ≅ ∠𝑄 and ∠𝐿 ≅ ∠𝑁?
a. AA Similarity Theorem c. SSS Similarity Theorem
b. SAS Similarity Theorem d. Angle Bisector Theorem

For nos. 2 -3 , refer to the figure at the right

2. What similarity theorem justifies that ∆𝐸𝐿𝐼 ~ ∆𝑌𝐵𝑂?
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 a. AA Similarity Theorem
b. SAS Similarity Theorem
c. SSS Similarity Theorem
d. Angle Bisector Theorem

3. What is the ratio of similitude or scale factor between the two similar triangles?
1 2 5 6
a. 5
b. 5
c. 7
d. 7

4. In the figure to the right, ∆𝐵𝑀𝑃 ~∆𝑆𝐸𝐶. What is the length of 𝐸𝑆?
M
a. 12 b. 11 c. 10 d. 9 14
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28
6 x
B P S C
5. A tree casts a shadow 12 ft long at the same time a boy 5 ft tall casts a shadow 3 ft long.
How tall is the tree?
a. 20 feet b. 24 feet c. 29 feet d. 51 feet

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