Math Problem Statement

Prove triangle similarity for three separate problems using AA~, SSS, or SAS~ criteria.

Solution

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Breakdown of the Problems:

  1. Problem 1:
    Given: DEGHDE \parallel GH
    Prove: DFEGFH\triangle DFE \sim \triangle GFH
    Reasoning:

    • DEGHDE \parallel GH (Given)
    • Angles DFE\angle DFE and GFH\angle GFH are congruent due to the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem.
    • Similarly, DEF\angle DEF and FGH\angle FGH are congruent (Alternate Interior Angles Theorem).
    • Therefore, by AA~ (Angle-Angle similarity), DFEGFH\triangle DFE \sim \triangle GFH.
  2. Problem 2:
    Given: QSTV=RSUV=3\frac{QS}{TV} = \frac{RS}{UV} = 3, QR=3TVQR = 3TV
    Prove: QRSTUV\triangle QRS \sim \triangle TUV
    Reasoning:

    • The side ratios QSTV\frac{QS}{TV}, RSUV\frac{RS}{UV}, and QRTU\frac{QR}{TU} are equal, which satisfies the SSS (Side-Side-Side) similarity criterion.
    • Therefore, QRSTUV\triangle QRS \sim \triangle TUV.
  3. Problem 3:
    Given: LMLJ=LNLK\frac{LM}{LJ} = \frac{LN}{LK}
    Prove: LMNLJK\triangle LMN \sim \triangle LJK
    Reasoning:

    • The given proportional sides imply that the two triangles share equal ratios.
    • Additionally, L\angle L is congruent in both triangles (common angle).
    • Therefore, LMNLJK\triangle LMN \sim \triangle LJK by SAS~ (Side-Angle-Side similarity).

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Expanding Knowledge:

  1. What is the difference between AA~, SAS~, and SSS in triangle similarity proofs?
  2. How does the concept of parallel lines help in proving triangle similarity?
  3. Can you think of a real-life application where similar triangles are useful?
  4. Why is it essential to understand proportionality in geometry?
  5. How can the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem be applied to other problems involving parallel lines?

Tip: Always mark the given information and key angles on your diagram to simplify proofs and avoid missing relationships!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Similarity
Proportions
Geometric Proofs

Formulas

Proportional Ratios for Similar Triangles
AA~ Criterion
SSS Criterion
SAS Criterion

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Triangle Similarity Theorems (AA~, SSS, SAS)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10