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1. Verify that ABC~ DEF for the given information.

Bellwork
ABC: AC=6, AB=9, BC=12; DEF: DF=2, DE=3, EF=4
The ratios are = (3/1) so ABC~ DEF by SSS Sim Th.

2. Show that the triangles are similar and write a similarity statement.

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6.6 Proportionality Theorems

Triangle Proportionality Theorem: If a line // to 1 side of a
intersects the other 2 sides, then it divides the 2 sides proportionally.
Q
T

R
If TU // QS, then RT = RU
U                             TQ     US
S

Converse of TPT: If a line divides 2 sides of a proportionally, then it

is // to the 3 sides.
Q
T

If RT = RU, then TU // QS
U
S
   TQ     US

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Theorem 6.6: If 3 // lines intersect 2 transversals, then

they divide the transversals proportionally.

Y l
W
U
UW = VX
m WY     XZ
V X Z

Theorem 6.7: If a ray bisects an < of a , then it divides

the opposite side into segments whose lengths are
proportional to the lengths of the other 2 sides.

D AD = CA
DB    CB
B

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