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.
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
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Which statement below is true about similar triangles?
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