C6 Review Similarity

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What happens when a dilation has a scale factor greater than one?

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The dilation is an enlargement.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the scale factor of rectangle WXYZ to rectangle QRST if the perimeter of QRST is 54 cm and the perimeter of WXYZ is 36 cm?

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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

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The corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the similarity statement for the triangles ΔLMN and ΔPQO?

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ΔLMN ∼ ΔPQO.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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If two similar figures have a side length ratio of 3:5, what is the ratio of their areas?

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What is the definition of similar figures?

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Similar figures have the same shape but may differ in size; their corresponding angles are equal and corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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How do you find the scale factor between two similar triangles?

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Divide the length of a side of one triangle by the length of the corresponding side of the other triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, and the length of side AB is 6 cm and side DE is 9 cm, what is the scale factor from triangle ABC to triangle DEF?

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the angles of similar triangles?

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The corresponding angles of similar triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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If the scale factor of two similar figures is 4:1, what is the ratio of their perimeters?

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The ratio of their perimeters is also 4:1.