Question
Explain how the triangle similarity postulates and theorems are alike and how they differ from triangle congruence postulates
Name something with a height that would be difficult to measure directly. Describe how you could measure it indirectly
Name something with a height that would be difficult to measure directly. Describe how you could measure it indirectly
Answers
Similarity theorems and postulates involve matching either angles only, or the ratios of corresponding side lengths. Congruence theorems and postultates invove actual lengths of corresponding sides. See http://www.mathwarehouse.com/geometry/similar/triangles/similar-triangle-theorems.php
An example of using trig to measure a height would be that of a tree that could not be climbed.
An example of using trig to measure a height would be that of a tree that could not be climbed.
Which statement below is true about similar triangles?