Similar Figures Day 1 Review

Front

π is a ratio of a circle's circumference to its _________________

Back

diameter

Front

If triangles ADE and ABC are similar, what is the value of x if x corresponds to a side of triangle ABC?

Back

4

Front

What is true about the angles of similar figures?

Back

Corresponding angles are congruent.

Front

The triangles are similar, solve for the question mark: ? = ?

Back

18

Front

A flagpole that is 28 feet tall casts a 15 foot shadow. A nearby tree casts a 21 foot shadow. Find the height of the tree.

Back

39.2 feet.

Front

What are similar figures?

Back

Figures that have the same shape but may have different sizes.

Front

What is the ratio of the sides of similar triangles?

Back

The ratios of the corresponding sides are equal.

Front

How do you find the height of an object using similar triangles?

Back

Set up a proportion using the heights and shadows of the objects.

Front

What does it mean for angles to be corresponding in similar figures?

Back

Corresponding angles are in the same relative position in similar figures.

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their areas?

Back

The ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.