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Find x. 10.ROADWAYS The intersection of the two roads shown forms two
similar triangles. If AC is 382 feet, MP is 248 feet, and the gas station is
50 feet from the intersection, how far from the intersection is the bank?

6.
SOLUTION:
By AA Similarity, the given two triangles are similar. Theorem 7.9 states
thatiftwotrianglesaresimilar,thelengthsofcorrespondingangle
bisectors are proportional to the lengths of corresponding sides.
Therefore,
SOLUTION:
If two triangles are similar, the lengths of corresponding altitudes are
proportional to the lengths of corresponding sides. Let x be the distance
between the intersection and the bank.

8.

SOLUTION: Therefore, the distance between the intersection at point B and the bank
By AA Similarity, the given two triangles are similar. Theorem 7.10 is about 77 feet.
states that if two triangles are similar, the lengths of corresponding
medians are proportional to the lengths of corresponding sides. We know ORGANIZEIDEASFind the value of each variable.
that the segments marked x and 21 are medians because they intersect
theoppositesideatitsmidpoint.Therefore,

10.ROADWAYS The intersection of the two roads shown forms two

similar triangles. If AC is 382 feet, MP is 248 feet, and the gas station is 12.
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50 feet from the intersection, how far from the intersection is the bank? SOLUTION:
An angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into two

Therefore,
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of Similar between the intersection at point B and the bank
Triangles
is about 77 feet.

ORGANIZEIDEASFind the value of each variable.

14.
SOLUTION:
12. An angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into two
segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides.
SOLUTION:

An angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into two
segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides.

16.ALGEBRA If and aremedians, NQ = 8, PR

= 12, WY = 7x 1, and VX = 4x + 2, find x.

SOLUTION:
If two triangles are similar, the lengths of corresponding medians are
14. proportional to the lengths of corresponding sides.

SOLUTION:
An angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into two
segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides. Substitute.

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Solve for x.
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16.ALGEBRA If and aremedians, NQ = 8, PR ALGEBRA Find x.

= 12, WY = 7x 1, and VX = 4x + 2, find x.

20.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION: An angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into two
If two triangles are similar, the lengths of corresponding medians are segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides.
proportional to the lengths of corresponding sides.

Substitute.

Solve for x.

22.
ALGEBRA Find x.
SOLUTION:
An angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into two
segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides.

20.
SOLUTION:
An angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into two
segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides.

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24.SPORTS Consider the triangle formed by the path between a batter,
center fielder, and right fielder as shown. If the batter gets a hit that
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24.SPORTS Consider the triangle formed by the path between a batter,

center fielder, and right fielder as shown. If the batter gets a hit that
bisects the triangle at B, is the center fielder or the right fielder closer
to the ball? Explain your reasoning.

22.
SOLUTION:
An angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into two
segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides.

SOLUTION:
Right fielder; sample answer: According to the Triangle Bisector
Theorem, an angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into
two segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides.
24.SPORTS Consider the triangle formed by the path between a batter, Sincethehitbisectsthetriangle,thesidesoppositethebatterare
center fielder, and right fielder as shown. If the batter gets a hit that
bisects the triangle at B, is the center fielder or the right fielder closer proportional to the other two sides, such as or
to the ball? Explain your reasoning.
Substituting, Since isslightlygreaterthan1,CH
is slightly longer than RH.

Therefore, the right fielder is closer to the hit.

33.ANALYZE RELATIONSHIPS The perimeter of is94units.

bisects PQR. Find PS and RS.

SOLUTION:
Right fielder; sample answer: According to the Triangle Bisector
Theorem, an angle bisector in a triangle separates the opposite side into
two segments that are proportional to the lengths of the other two sides.
Sincethehitbisectsthetriangle,thesidesoppositethebatterare
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SOLUTION:
proportional to the other two sides, such as or The perimeter of triangle PQR=94.
We know that PQ + QR + PR = 94.
 Substituting, Since isslightlygreaterthan1,CH
is slightly longer than RH.

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Therefore, the right fielder is closer to the hit. Since PS is about 18.4, RS is about 42.4 18.4 or 24.

33.ANALYZE RELATIONSHIPS The perimeter of is94units. 37.If , what is the value of x?

bisects PQR. Find PS and RS.

F 14.4
H 20.5
SOLUTION: G 15
J 22.5
The perimeter of triangle PQR=94.
We know that PQ + QR + PR = 94. SOLUTION:
If , then the corresponding sides are proportional. In
Substitute given values and solve for PR: order to more easily determine which sides of the similar triangles
22.4 + 29.2 + PR = 94 correspond to each other, redraw them so that they are oriented in the
51.6 + PR = 94 samedirection.
PR = 42.4

Form a proportion using similar triangles and and
substitute given values:

Now, set up a proportion and solve for x.

ThecorrectchoiceisJ.

Since PS is about 18.4, RS is about 42.4 18.4 or 24. 38.ACT/SAT In , is 1.5 times as long as .

37.If , what is the value of x?

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H 20.5
Whichofthefollowingstatementsmustbetrue?
G 15


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ThecorrectchoiceisJ.

38.ACT/SAT In , is 1.5 times as long as .

Whichofthefollowingstatementsmustbetrue?

I. is 1.5 times as long as .

II. is 1.5 times as long as .
III. is 1.5 times as long as .

AIonly
B IIonly
CIIIonly
DIIandIIIonly
EI,II,andIII
SOLUTION:
According to the Triangle Angle Bisector Theorem, an angle bisector in a
triangle separates the opposite side into two segments that are
proportional to the lengths of the other two sides. Therefore, the only
correct statement is I, as it states that the two sides of the triangle are in
thesameproportiontothesidecutbytheanglebisector.Thecorrect
response is A.

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