Side Splitter Theorem
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can apply the Side Splitter Theorem to find missing lengths in similar triangles.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the Side Splitter Theorem in your own words and provide an example of how it can be applied in a triangle.
2. In a triangle, a line parallel to one side divides the other two sides into segments of lengths 4 cm and x cm, and 6 cm and 9 cm respectively. Use the Side Splitter Theorem to find the value of x.
3. A triangle has sides of lengths 8 cm and 12 cm, and a line parallel to the base divides the other two sides into segments of lengths 5 cm and y cm. What is the length of y using the Side Splitter Theorem?
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Using the Side Splitter Theorem
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