Flashcardizz Test - Similar Figures and Scale Drawings

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What are similar figures?

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Similar figures are shapes that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or a place that is drawn to a specific scale, meaning the dimensions are proportional to the actual dimensions of the object.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you find the missing side length in similar figures?

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To find the missing side length, set up a proportion using the lengths of corresponding sides of the similar figures and solve for the unknown.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. It can be used to solve for unknown values in similar figures.

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If two figures are similar, what can you say about their angles?

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If two figures are similar, their corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If a laptop costs $800 and has a 15% discount, how do you calculate the discount amount?

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To calculate the discount amount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage: $800 x 0.15 = $120.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula to calculate the scale factor between two similar figures?

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The scale factor is calculated by dividing the length of a side of one figure by the length of the corresponding side of the other figure.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the terms and then divide to find the unknown value.

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar figures?

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The lengths of corresponding sides of similar figures are proportional to each other.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If one side of a triangle is 15 cm and the corresponding side of a similar triangle is 25 cm, what is the scale factor?

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The scale factor is 15/25 or 3/5.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1