Using Triangle Similarity Theorems

Warm-Up

LESSON
Question

Goals

Examine the side-splitter theorem, its converse, and

midsegment theorem.
the _____________

solve
Apply the theorems to _______
theorems
Prove the ___________.
for unknown values and lengths.

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Words to Know
Write the letter of the definition next to the matching word as you work through the lesson.
You may use the glossary to help you.

_________ midpoint A. lines that lie in the same plane and do

not intersect

_________ midsegment of a triangle B. triangles that have corresponding

angles that are congruent and
corresponding side lengths that are in
proportion

_________ parallel lines C. a point on a line segment that is

equidistant from the two endpoints

_________ similar triangles D. a segment that connects the midpoints

of two sides of a triangle

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Triangle Similarity Theorems

similarity theorems can be

The angle-angle, side-side-side, and side-angle-side ____________

used to prove that two triangles are similar triangles.

N L P
6
K 5 6
M
4 J Q
L 8 R
A
C D
8 H 3
10 G
E
B 12 4
F F

AA similarity
_____ theorem
SSS similarity
______ theorem
SAS similarity
______ theorem

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The Side-Splitter Theorem

parallel to one side of a triangle intersects
Side-splitter theorem: If a line _________

divides the two sides proportionally.

the other two sides, then it ________

DE
AB || ______

AD BE
=
DC ______
EC

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Proving the Side-Splitter Theorem

←__→
Given: ∆ABC with AB || DE

AD BE
Prove: =
DC EC

Statements Reasons

←__→
1. ∆ABC with AB || DE 1. given

2. ∠1 and ∠3 are corresponding ∠s 2. definition of corresponding angles

4 are corresponding ∠s
3. ∠2 and ∠ ____ 3. definition of corresponding angles

4. ∠1 ≅ ∠3; ∠2 ≅ ∠4 4. corresponding angles theorem

5. ∆ABC ~∆DEC AA similarity theorem

5. _______

AC BC 6. definition of similar triangles

6. =
DC EC

7. AC = AD + DC; addition postulate

7. segment ___________
BC = BE + EC

8.
AD + DC BE + EC
=
substitution property
8. _______________
DC EC

AD DC BE EC 9. addition of fractions
9. + = +
DC DC EC EC

AD 1 BE 1 10. simplification
10. + ___ = + ____
DC EC

AD BE 11. subtraction property

11. =
DC EC
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Applying the Side-Splitter Theorem

Example: Find the length of VT .
SW SV
=
WU VT
10 9
=
7 VT

10(VT) = 7 ⋅ ____
9
10 ( VT ) 63
=
10 10
6.3
VT = ____

The Converse of the Side-Splitter Theorem

Converse of the side-splitter theorem: If a line divides two sides of a triangle

proporionally then it is _________

_______________, parallel to the third side.

AD BE
=
DC _____
EC

AB || ____
DE

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Applying the Converse of the Side-Splitter Theorem

Example: Determine the value of x that would make DF || GH.

DG FH
=
GE HE
x+3 x+6
=
x −1 x
x(x + 3) = (x – 1) (x + 6)
x2 + 3x = x2 + 5x – 6
–2x = –6
3
7x = ____

Midsegment of a Triangle
midsegment of a triangle connects the ___________
A ______________ midpoints of two sides of a triangle.

Draw the midsegments of the triangle.

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The Triangle Midsegment Theorem

parallel
Triangle midsegment theorem: The midsegment of two sides of a triangle is ___________

third side and is half as long.

to the ________

If DE is a midsegment,

BC and
then DE || _____

DE = 1/2 BC.
____

Proving the Triangle Midsegment Theorem

FIND THE COORDINATES OF D AND E

Given: D is the midpoint of AB ; E is midpoint = ( x 1+ x 2

2
,
y 1+ y 2
2 )
the midpoint of AC .
D : ( 2b2+0 , 2 c2+0 )
Prove: DE = 1
2 BC

(b, ___
c)
E : ( 2a 2+2b , 2 c+2 0 )

(_______
A+B , c)

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FIND THE LENGTH OF DE

Given: D is the midpoint of AB ; E is distance = ( x 2 −x1) 2 + ( y 2 − y 1) 2

the midpoint of AC .
DE= (a + b − b) 2 + (c − c) 2
1
Prove: DE = BC
2
= a 2 + 0= a
a 2= _____

DE = a and BC = 2a

DE = a
______

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Applying the Midsegment Theorem

If F is the midpoint of CD and G is the
midpoint of CE , find DE.

1
FG = DE
2
1
4x =
−1 (6x + 4)
2
4x – 1 = 3x + 2
x−1=2
3
x = ____

Check. Substitute x = 3 to find each length.

FG: 4x − 1 = 4(3) − 1 DE: 6x + 4 = 6(3) + 4
= 12 − 1 = 18 + 4
11
= ____ 12
= ____

Since 11 is half of 22, we know we have done our work correctly.

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LESSON How can similar triangles be created by drawing lines

Question through a triangle?

Answer

Review: Key Concepts

Side-Splitter Theorem Converse of the ___________ Theorem

Side-Splitter Theorem

OM || ____
DE CB XR YS
= =
EA BA RQ SQ 1
OM = ____
2

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