Similar figures

Front

The figures are similar. Find x.

Back

x = 5

Front

A student’s rectangular desk is 30 inches long and 18 inches wide. The teacher’s desk is similar to the student’s desk and has a length of 50 inches. What is the width of the teacher’s desk?

Back

30 inches

Front

How are corresponding side lengths of two similar figures related?

Back

The corresponding side lengths are proportional.

Front

Matching sides are called what?

Back

corresponding sides

Front

Are these figures similar?

Back

No

Front

The figures are similar. Find x.

Back

x = 14

Front

Find the perimeter of the large triangle.

Back

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