Similar Figures in the Real World

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What are corresponding angles in similar figures?

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Corresponding angles are angles that are in the same position in similar figures and are congruent.

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides of similar figures?

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Corresponding sides of similar figures are proportional.

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If two figures are similar, what can be said about their angles?

Back

All corresponding angles in similar figures are congruent.

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How do you find the actual distance using a scale on a map?

Back

Set up a proportion using the scale and the measured distance on the map.

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What is the scale factor in similar figures?

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The scale factor is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

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If a garden has a side length of 25 feet and is drawn to a scale of 2 inches = 5 feet, what is the side length in the drawing?

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What does it mean for two figures to be similar?

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Two figures are similar if they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size, with corresponding angles being congruent and corresponding sides being proportional.

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How do you calculate the time it takes to run a certain distance based on a given rate?

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Use the formula: time = distance / rate.

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What is the formula for setting up a proportion?

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What is the significance of the scale in a scale drawing?

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The scale indicates the ratio of the drawing's dimensions to the actual dimensions.