Similar Triangles
The Greeks


Objectives:
  • Calculate the lengths of sides of similar triangles.
  • Solve word problems involving similar triangles.
  • Use the two column proof method to prove a geometric result.



Vocabulary:
  • similar triangles
Formulas:
  • Proportions of similar triangles:
                 

Possible Classroom Examples:



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