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Solving Similar Triangles: Lengths & Word Problems

Explore how to calculate lengths of sides in similar triangles and solve word problems. Learn essential vocabulary and proportion solving techniques. Practice with real-life scenarios such as shadow casting to enhance understanding.

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Solving Similar Triangles: Lengths & Word Problems

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  1. Similar Triangles(The Greeks)

  2. Objectives • Calculate the lengths of sides of similar triangles. • Solve word problems involving similar triangles.

  3. Vocabulary • similar triangles

  4. Proportions for Similar Triangles

  5. Given that the triangles are similar, find the lengths of the missing sides.

  6. Given that the triangles are similar, find the lengths of the missing sides.

  7. A 5.4-foot –tall woman casts a shadow of 2 feet at the same instant that a telephone pole casts a shadow of 9 feet. How tall is the telephone pole?

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