Math Problem Statement
Ellie drew ΔLMN, in which m∠LMN = 90°. She then drew ΔPQR, which was a dilation of ΔLMN by a scale factor of one half from the center of dilation at point M. Which of these can be used to prove ΔLMN ~ ΔPQR by the AA similarity postulate?
m∠P ≅ m∠L; this can be confirmed by translating point P to point L. m∠P ≅ m∠N; this can be confirmed by translating point P to point N. segment LM = one halfsegment PQ; this can be confirmed by translating point P to point L. segment MN = one halfsegment QR; this can be confirmed by translating point R to point N.
Solution
The correct choice for proving that ΔLMN is similar to ΔPQR by the AA (Angle-Angle) similarity postulate is:
m∠P ≅ m∠L; this can be confirmed by translating point P to point L.
Reasoning:
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ΔLMN and ΔPQR are right triangles.
- Since m∠LMN = 90° and ΔPQR is a dilation of ΔLMN, m∠PQR = 90° as well. Therefore, we know that one pair of angles (the right angles) is congruent.
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The dilation from point M.
- The dilation involves scaling all the sides of ΔLMN by a factor of one half. Dilation preserves angles, so all corresponding angles of ΔLMN and ΔPQR will be congruent.
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AA Similarity Postulate.
- To prove similarity by the AA postulate, we need two pairs of congruent angles. We've established that m∠LMN = m∠PQR (both are 90°).
- Since ΔPQR is a dilation of ΔLMN, the corresponding angle at vertex L of ΔLMN will be congruent to the corresponding angle at vertex P of ΔPQR. Thus, m∠L ≅ m∠P.
This satisfies the AA similarity postulate, proving that ΔLMN ~ ΔPQR.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions to consider:
- What happens to the lengths of corresponding sides in similar triangles?
- How does the AA similarity postulate compare to other similarity postulates like SAS or SSS?
- Can two triangles be similar if only one pair of corresponding angles is congruent?
- How does the concept of dilation affect angles and side lengths in triangles?
- What are other methods to prove triangles similar besides AA?
Tip: Dilation always preserves angles, but scales the lengths of the sides by the scale factor.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Triangle Similarity
Dilation
AA Similarity Postulate
Formulas
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Theorems
AA Similarity Postulate
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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