Indirect Measurement
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Mathematics
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7th - 9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Indirect Measurement?
Back
Indirect measurement is a technique used to measure an object without directly measuring it, often using similar triangles or proportions.
Tags
CCSS.3.MD.D.8
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the length of a missing side in similar triangles?
Back
To find the length of a missing side in similar triangles, set up a proportion based on the lengths of the corresponding sides.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a man is 6 feet tall and casts a shadow of 2 feet, what is the ratio of his height to his shadow?
Back
The ratio of the man's height to his shadow is 6:2, which simplifies to 3:1.
Tags
CCSS.7.G.A.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a 5 feet tall woman casts a shadow, how can you find its length using the man's shadow?
Back
Use the ratio of the man's height to his shadow to set up a proportion to find the woman's shadow length.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for finding the height of an object using its shadow?
Back
Height of object = (Height of reference object / Length of reference shadow) * Length of object's shadow.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a proportion?
Back
A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.
Tags
CCSS.7.RP.A.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you solve for a missing value in a proportion?
Back
Cross-multiply the known values and then divide to find the missing value.
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