Similar Polygons Review

Front

If two triangles are similar, then the ratios of the corresponding _____________ are proportional.

Back

sides

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

Back

Similar

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

When figures are similar, their corresponding angles are__________________.

Back

congruent

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

Find the scale factor of the smaller figure to the larger figure if the figures are similar and the ratio of their sides is 1:1.6667.

Back

0.6

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

Solve for x. The two figures are similar: 2x + 4 = 16.

Back

x = 6

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What is the definition of similar polygons?

Back

Polygons that have the same shape but may differ in size.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

In similar triangles, the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides is called the _____________.

Back

scale factor

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about their angles?

Back

Angle A = Angle D, Angle B = Angle E, Angle C = Angle F.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

If the scale factor from triangle A to triangle B is 2:3, what does this imply about their areas?

Back

The area of triangle B is (3/2)^2 = 2.25 times the area of triangle A.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

What is the relationship between the corresponding sides of similar polygons?

Back

The ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6