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Geometry 16 – Similar Triangles

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You’ll learn

  • Prove two triangles similar by matching two pairs of angles, justifying each pair
  • Write all three proportional fractions, discard the one with too many unknowns
  • Match corresponding sides by the angles they are opposite, then cross-multiply
  • Bridge two triangles through a third one in the classic semicircle exam setup

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  • 2025 P2 Q7(c) — deferred
  • 2024 P2 Q8(c)(ii)

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