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Quarter 3: Module 8
Applying Similarity Theorems
Proving Pythagorean Theorem
a) Apply the theorems to show that the given triangles are similar (M9GE-
IIIi-1), and
b) Prove the Pythagorean Theorem. (M9GE-IIIi-1)
Lesson 1 Applying the theorems to show that the given triangles are similar
Lesson 2 Proving Pythagorean Theorem
What I Know
Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
A. 8 C. 10
B. 9 D. 11
For item numbers 6 -10, refer to the given right triangle CAR.
What’s In
Recall: Similar Triangles
Two triangles are similar if corresponding angles are congruent and corresponding
sides are proportional.
3. ∆𝑅𝑆𝑇 ~∆𝐿𝑀𝐾
𝑅𝑇 𝑆𝑇
𝐿𝑀
= 𝑀𝐾
What’s New
Are there triangles similar or not?
1. 2.
What is It
In the above problems, you are two given triangles, and you need to tell whether they
are similar or not, but the measures of some of its parts (sides and/or angles) are not indicated,
what should you do?
The following postulate and theorems that you have proved and learned in the
previous module will help you in showing that the given triangles are similar.
∠𝑅 = ∠𝑉, ∠𝑇 = ∠𝐿
Since two pairs of corresponding angles are congruent, then you can say that
∆𝑅𝑌𝑇 ~∆𝑉𝑈𝐿 by AA Similarity Theorem.
Going back to problem # 1 in What’s New, since two pairs of corresponding angles
are congruent, then you can say that by AA Similarity Theorem, ∆𝑇𝑅𝑌~∆𝐿𝑈𝑉. This is true
since the third angle in each triangle measures 500.
You can find the unknown lengths using the proportion that exist between the sides of
similar triangles. You can also use similar triangles to prove that lengths of segments are
proportional.
There are two other similarity theorems that we can apply to show whether two
triangles are similar. They are related to two of the theorems for congruent triangles.
4 8 2 4
Find the ratios of corresponding sides.
𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐶 𝐴𝐶 2 A 10 C D 5 F
𝐷𝐸
= 𝐸𝐹
= 𝐷𝐹
=1
Since all pairs of corresponding sides are proportional, that is the scale factor is 1:2,
then you can say that ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 ~∆𝐷𝐸𝐹 by SSS Similarity Theorem.
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐶
Solution: 𝐷𝐸
= 𝐷𝐹 A D
18 30
= 18 30 12 x
12 𝑥
3 30 B 24 C E 16 F
=
2 𝑥
3x = 60
x = 20
Therefore, the length of DF is 20 units.
A F
Triangles BAC and DFE are constructed so that
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐶
If 𝐹𝐷 = 𝐹𝐸
and ∠𝐴 = ∠𝐹, then ∆𝐵𝐴𝐶~∆𝐷𝐹𝐸. B C D E
L
Are the triangles UVW and KLM similar? V
12 20
Find the ratios of corresponding sides. 9 15
𝑈𝑉 9 3 𝑉𝑊 15 3
= = = = M U
𝐾𝐿 12 4 𝐿𝑀 20 4 K W
Perimeter = 12 + 24 + 42
= 78 units
Example 5. On a level ground, a 5 feet person and a flagpole cast shadows of 10 feet and 60
feet respectively. What is the height of the flagpole?
Solution: Let x = the length of the flagpole
5 10
𝑥
= 60
300 = 10x
x = 30
Therefore, the height of the flagpole is 30 feet.
A. Determine if each pair of triangles are similar. If the triangles are similar, tell which similarity
postulate or theorem is used.
A
U
a. b,
600
600 600
V
490 490 L
W C
M
X
c. A d.
C
720 420
8 M
6
M
Z O
B 1
420 6
2
5
1 N
480
O N 0
Y
A
e.
N 15
20
T 8
6 M
b. two angles of one have measures 60 and 70, while two angles of the other have
measures 50 and 80? Why? ___________________________________________
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2. Two triangles are similar. The length of the sides of one triangle are 5, 12 and 13. Find
the lengths of the missing sides of the other triangle if its longest side is 39.
3. If the shadow of a tree is 20 meters long and the shadow of the person, who is 190cm tall
is 250 cm long. How tall is the tree?
A tall building in Makati casts a shadow of 12 meters at the same time a 7 meter light
pole cast a shadow of 3m.
Solve the problem using the adjoining UPS Check chart below.
UNDERSTAND PLAN
What is the problem all about? What information is needed to solve the
State the given in the problem. problem?
Estimate a reasonable solution.
Draw your model.
1.
2.
3.
4.
B. A yardstick casts a shadow of 24 inches at the same time an electric post casts a shadow
of 20 feet 8 inches. What is the height of the electric post?
Assessment
A. 8 C. 10
B. 9 D. 11
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What’s In
NUMBER PUZZLE
Perform the indicated operation or simplify the exponential expression to
complete the number puzzle.
3² = 5² 2²
= 2 = =
8 3 5 x 5 =
x x x 2 x
8 3 5 = 2² =
= 2² = =
= 8² 4² =
6 x 6 = = 6²
10² = 11 x 11 =
Shortest Route
In going home after school,
What’s New Gerald has three routes to
choose. He can take the way
home passing by the municipal
building. At times he can also
pass by the park. The shortest
route is directly toward home.
Find the shortest distance from
his house to school.
Pythagorean Theorem
The square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the legs.
Prove: c² = a² + b²
Statements Reasons
1. Draw altitude 𝐶𝑃 to the hypotenuse 1. Definition of an altitude
𝑥 𝑏 𝑦 𝑎 2.Leg rule in the similarity on a right triangle
2. = ; =
𝑏 𝑐 𝑎 𝑐
theorem
3. cx = b2; cy = a2 3.Fundamental law of proportion
4. cx + cy = a2 + b2 4.Addition property of equality
5. c(x + y)= a2 + b2 5.Distributive property of multiplication over
addition
6. c=x+y 6.Segment addition postulate
7. c2 = a2 + b2 7.Substitution of statement 6 to statement 5
If a = 3, b = 4 and c= 5
If a = 5, b = 6 and c = 7
49 = ⏞? 25 + 36
49 ≠ 61 NO!
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169 = ⏞? 144 + 25
169 = 169 YES!
What’s More
Table B a b c Check: c2 = a2 + b2
original 5 12 13 25 + 144 = 169
x2 10 24 26 100 + 576 = 676
x3
x4
x5
x 10
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What I Can Do
Jerry wants to buy a computer monitor for her desk which can hold a 24-inch
monitor. He has found a monitor 15 inches wide and 12 inches high. Will the computer
fit into Jerry’s desk? Why or why not?
Solve the problem using the adjoining UPS Check chart below.
UNDERSTAND PLAN
What is the problem all about? What information is needed to solve the
State the given in the problem. problem?
Estimate a reasonable solution.
Draw your model.
SOLVE CHECK
What method is applicable to be used? Does my answer make sense? Is my estimate
Show all your solutions in solving the correct? Did I answer the question?
problem. Justify your answer.
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Rating Scale
1−20 points: Needs improvement: There is a need to go over the lesson and do the task
again.
21−28 points: Acceptable: The output is acceptable but there is a need to recheck the
solutions/answers.
29−36 points: Good: The output is acceptable but with minimal revisions needed.
37−40 points: Excellent: No revision is needed.
Assessment
Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
Refer to the right triangle JOY at the right.
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The figure of the A-frame of a house is not drawn to scale. Find the lengths AC and
CE. (Express your answers in radicals).
SUMMATIVE TEST
Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆𝐷𝐸𝐹. If AC = 15 cm, DE = 12 cm and DF = 20 cm, m∠𝐴 = m∠𝐷 = 35, what is the
length of AB?
A. 3 cm B. 6 cm C. 9 cm D. 12 cm
2. Given: C is the midpoint of 𝐵𝐸, ∠B ≅ ∠E and ∠BCA ≅ ∠ECD.
D
Which theorem can be applied to show that ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEC? A
A. AA Similarity Theorem
B. SAS Similarity Theorem
C. SSS Similarity Theorem B C E
4. The sides of a triangle have lengths 15, 20 and 25. Find the perimeter of a similar triangle
whose shortest side is 30.
A. 90 B. 100 C. 120 D. 130
5. A pole 3m high has a shadow 5cm long when the shadow of a nearby building is 110m
long. How tall is the building?
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9. The length of two sides of a right triangle are leg: 9m and hypotenuse: 16m. Find the
10. The bottom of a ladder must be placed 4 ft form a wall. The ladder is 12 ft long. How
high above the ground does the ladder touch the wall?
A. 128 ft B. 11.9 ft C. 11.3 ft D. 10.6 ft
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Answer Key
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Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, CID
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Dominador J. Villafria
Education Program Supervisor-Mathematics