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CC.G.SRT.5: Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems
and to prove relationships in geometric figures.
1 In the diagram below of right triangle ABC, an altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse
.
Which proportion would always represent a correct relationship of the segments?
1)
2)
3)
4)
2 The accompanying diagram shows a 24-foot ladder leaning against a building. A steel
brace extends from the ladder to the point where the building meets the ground. The brace
forms a right angle with the ladder.
If the steel brace is connected to the ladder at a point that is 10 feet from the foot of the
ladder, which equation can be used to find the length, x, of the steel brace?
1)
2)
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3)
4)
3 The accompanying diagram shows part of the architectural plans for a structural support of
a building. PLAN is a rectangle and
.
Which equation can be used to find the length of
1)
?
2)
3)
4)
4 In the diagram below of right triangle ABC, altitude
, and
.
What is the length of
1)
2)
3)
4) 12
?
is drawn to hypotenuse
,
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5 In the diagram below of right triangle ABC, altitude
If
1) 6
2)
3) 3
4)
and
, what is the length of altitude
6 In the diagram below,
What is the length of
1) 20
2) 16
3) 12
4) 10
7 In the diagram below,
ABC.
is drawn to hypotenuse
.
?
is an altitude of right triangle PQR,
, and
.
?
is the altitude drawn to the hypotenuse
Which lengths would not produce an altitude that measures
1)
and
?
of right triangle
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2)
3)
4)
and
and
and
8 In
1)
2)
3)
4)
,
,
9
12
3
15
is a right angle and
is drawn perpendicular to hypotenuse
, and
, what is the length of
?
9 In the diagram below of right triangle ACB, altitude
intersects
, find the length of
in simplest radical form.
at D. If
. If
and
10 In right triangle ABC below,
is the altitude to hypotenuse . If
and the ratio
of AD to AB is 1:5, determine and state the length of
. [Only an algebraic solution can
receive full credit.]
11 The drawing for a right triangular roof truss, represented by
accompanying diagram. If
is a right angle, altitude
meters longer than
, find the length of base
in meters.
, is shown in the
meters, and
is 6
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