Similar Triangle Application

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7.2 Similar Triangles APPLICATIONS 2.notebook May 28, 2014

Example 1: Determine the width of a lake.

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Similar Triangle Applications

7.2 Similar Triangles APPLICATIONS 2.notebook May 28, 2014

Example 2: A tree casts a shadow that is 9.4 m long. At the same time, a nearby person who is 1.5 m tall casts a shadow that is 4.7 m long. How tall is the tree?

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7.2 Similar Triangles APPLICATIONS 2.notebook May 28, 2014

Example 3: In the following diagram, ΔABC ~ ΔDBE. Solve for x.

4.5 m

A

BC

D

E3.0 m5.5 m

x