Math Problem Statement

In each of the following, find the value of each marked unknown. The dimensions given are in centimeters. (a) ΔABC is similar to ΔDEF, (b) ΔABC is similar to ΔVWZ, (c) ABCD is similar to EFGH, (d) ABCD is similar to PQRS.

Solution

The image shows a series of geometry problems focused on similar triangles and quadrilaterals, where the task is to find the value of unknowns marked with variables.

Here’s a breakdown of the problems based on the image:

  1. (a) ΔABC is similar to ΔDEF:

    • Triangles have corresponding angles that are equal. The known side lengths are:
      • ΔABC: AB=12AB = 12, BC=18BC = 18, and B=30∠B = 30^\circ
      • ΔDEF: DE=xDE = x, EF=yEF = y
    • Use the similarity ratio to find xx and yy.
  2. (b) ΔABC is similar to ΔVWZ:

    • The given sides are:
      • ΔABC: AB=12AB = 12, BC=18BC = 18, AC=zAC = z
      • ΔVWZ: VW=20VW = 20, WZ=24WZ = 24
    • Apply the properties of similar triangles to find zz.
  3. (c) ABCD is similar to EFGH:

    • Quadrilaterals ABCD and EFGH are given as similar:
      • ABCD: AB=9AB = 9, BC=15BC = 15, A=75∠A = 75^\circ
      • EFGH: EF=xEF = x, FG=10FG = 10, E=75∠E = 75^\circ
    • Solve for xx using similarity.
  4. (d) ABCD is similar to PQRS:

    • Given information:
      • ABCD: AB=12AB = 12, BC=xBC = x, CD=15CD = 15
      • PQRS: PQ=9PQ = 9, QR=yQR = y, RS=6RS = 6
    • Use the similarity ratio to find both xx and yy.

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Five related questions:

  1. How do you find the similarity ratio between two triangles?
  2. Why are the corresponding angles of similar triangles always equal?
  3. How can you use proportions to find unknown side lengths in similar figures?
  4. What is the significance of angle congruence in establishing similarity between quadrilaterals?
  5. How can you verify if two figures are similar using side and angle information?

Tip: When working with similar figures, always match corresponding sides and angles carefully to set up correct proportions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Similar Triangles
Proportions
Congruence of Angles
Quadrilaterals

Formulas

Similarity Ratio: AB/DE = BC/EF
Pythagoras Theorem for finding unknown sides in right triangles

Theorems

AA (Angle-Angle) Similarity Theorem
Proportionality Theorem for Similar Triangles
Properties of Similar Quadrilaterals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10