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Chapter 18: Similarity

(18A) Similarity (18B) Similar triangles (18C) Problem solving (18D) Area and volume of similar shapes

Extension Problems

Solve for $x$.

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b)

c)
In the diagram, $AB=AC$, $P$ is on the circumference of the circle and $Q$ is the intersection of the extension of lines $AP$ and $BC$. If $AP=2$ and $AC=3$, find the length of $PQ$.

The diagram shows cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$. $AB=AD$ and $P$ is the intersection of $AC$ and $BD$. If $BC=3,CD=6$ and $CP=2$, find the lengths of $AP$ and $BD$.

$AP$

$BD$
[Challenge] In the diagram, $ABCD$ is a square, point $G$ is on the extension of line $BC$ and $DF=BG$. Find $x$.

*You do not need to include the degree symbol

[Challenge] In the diagram shown, $ABCD$ is a square with sides of length $10$. $E,F$ and $G$ are all midpoints of the sides of the square. Calculate the area of quadrilateral $PQRS$.

*Give your answer as a fraction