Triangle similarity: AA, SSS and SAS

Answer Key - Grade 10 Math Worksheet - Challenge Me

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1. 1.

   Jun wants two triangle tiles similar by SSS~. What value of x makes the two triangles similar?

   7
2. 2.

   Kira wants two paper triangles similar by SSS~. What value of x makes the two triangles similar?

   7
3. 3.

   Luz wants two kite frames similar by SSS~. What value of x makes the two triangles similar?

   5
4. 4.

   Milo wants two window panes similar by SSS~. What value of x makes the two triangles similar?

   7
5. 5.

   Ren enlarges a triangle on a map and slides it: △CDF becomes △QSU, with CD matching QS. Which moves map △CDF onto △QSU?

   • Add 3 cm to each side, then a translation
   • A dilation by 2/3, then a translation
   • A translation only
   • A dilation by 3/2, then a translation
6. 6.

   Tala shrinks a triangle sticker and turns it: △CDF becomes △QSU, with CD matching QS. Which moves map △CDF onto △QSU?

   • A rotation only
   • Take 2 cm off each side, then a rotation
   • A dilation by 4/3, then a rotation
   • A dilation by 3/4, then a rotation
7. 7.

   Zee studies a folding chair from the side. CG and DF cross at Y, and CD ∥ GF. What is x?

   7
8. 8.

   Ari opens a pair of craft scissors. CG and DF cross at Y, and CD ∥ GF. What is x?

   5
9. 9.

   Bo looks at a folding table from the side. CG and DF cross at Y, and CD ∥ GF. What is x?

   7
10. 10.

    Esme maps two parallel streets crossed by two roads. CG and DF cross at Y, and CD ∥ GF. What is x?

    9