Triangle Similarity Shortcuts
- Author:
- Rasha Tarek
- Topic:
- Similar Triangles, Triangles
Observations and discoveries
The following are several "shortcuts" to proving whether or not two triangles can be similar. Some of these shortcuts are valid, but others are invalid.
Use your knowledge of similar polygons to find the valid shortcuts.
Check your understanding at the bottom of this worksheet.
AA Shortcut Test
S S Shortcut Test
S S S Shortcut Test
S S A Shortcut Test
S A S Shortcut Test
Check Your Understanding
Which shortcuts did you think were valid?