Question

When writing a similarity proof, how can I determine my given statement

Answer 1

Hm depends on the question. Could you show me your diagram or question?

Answer 2

Also, welcome to OpenStudy! :)

Answer 3

Say I am writing a proof to prove that two objects are similar, now I made a scale model of an object so I know it's similar but I still need to write a proof proving it. I don't know what my given statement would be.

Answer 4

Also, thnx for the welcome.

Answer 5

No problem :) If you could provide me with a example question, we can use it as a example that you can base it off on.

Answer 6

But I understand what you mean. It's just too broad to show you without a example.

Answer 7

Ok then. A student is asked to create a scale model for a composite object. His scale model is a dilated version of the original. Part of the assignment is to write a proof proving that they are indeed similar.

Answer 8

Sorry, I need the diagram. One which has like A, B, C and such.

Answer 9

When you say diagram, what exactly do you mean?

Answer 10

Like these (or similar):

Answer 11

Sorry forgot the lines on the scale model.

Answer 12

That's fine :)

1. Find scale factor
2. <<just a template of what I do, but you can differ
3. Write statement (e.g 16.5~5.5)
4. Write reason (scale factor of 3)
5. Write S or A (S because it's a side).

So it'll look like:

16.5~5.5 (scale factor of 3) S

When you get three of it, you'll reliase what test it is.

The similarity statement looks like:
Dresser~Scale model (S??).

(Sorry, I've only done this on triangles so I'm not 100% certain and I haven't practise similiarty as much as congurent)

Answer 13

There was a glitch, sorry. Here's the template.

Answer 14

OK

Answer 15

Make sense now? :)

Answer 16

Yeah. Thnx a lot :)

Answer 17

No problem, best of luck on your future problems!

Answer 18

Thnx again