Stretching and Shrinking Review

Front

Matching sides are called

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

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

Back

Similar

Front

If the scale factor is less than 1, it's getting ....

Back

smaller

Front

A triangle is formed by the building's height and shadow. Another triangle is formed by the flagpole's height and shadow. Find the height of the building if the answer is 280 ft.

Back

280 ft

Front

Are the following similar? Why or why not?

Back

No, the ratios of the corresponding sides are not equal.

Front

What are corresponding angles?

Back

Angles that are in the same position in different shapes that are similar.

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity.

Front

What does it mean for two shapes to be congruent?

Back

They are the same shape and size.

Front

What is the relationship between similar shapes?

Back

They have the same shape but different sizes.

Front

How do you determine if two triangles are similar?

Back

If their corresponding angles are equal and the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.