12/12: (12) Unit 7- Ratios, Proportions, & Similar Figures

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, expressed as a fraction, decimal, or with a colon (e.g., 3:2).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a proportion?

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you determine if two triangles are similar?

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Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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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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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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If triangle A has sides of length 6, 8, and 10, and triangle B has sides of length 3, 4, and 5, are they similar?

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Yes, triangle A and triangle B are similar because their corresponding sides are in proportion (6:3, 8:4, 10:5).

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they are in the same plane and do not intersect, regardless of how far they are extended.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How can you find the scale factor from triangle B to triangle A if triangle B has sides of length 3, 4, and 5?

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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 two triangles are similar, how do their areas compare?

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The areas of similar triangles are in the ratio of the square of their corresponding side lengths.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a triangle?

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CCSS.6.G.A.1