SSS similarity — Geometry, what it means and where it is taught
All three pairs of sides in the same ratio.
Taught in Geometry.
Where it is taught
What it rests on
Work through these first if this one does not settle.
- Ratio — A comparison of two quantities, like 3 cups flour to 2 cups water.
Practise this idea
1 question in the course bank use SSS similarity, in Similarity & Proportionality.
Problem 1
Two pairs of sides in ratio with the included angles congruent proves
- SAS similarity
- SSS similarity
- AA similarity
- congruence
Worked answer
SAS similarity
Two sides in ratio plus the angle between them.
That is SAS similarity.