Similar Figures

Front

What is the scale of a model if 5 inches represents 25 feet?

Back

The scale is 1 inch : 5 feet.

Front

If a window in a model is 1.5 inches wide, how wide is the actual window using the scale 5 in:25 ft?

Back

7.5 feet.

Front

What are matching sides in similar figures called?

Back

Corresponding Sides.

Front

Are corresponding angles in similar figures congruent?

Back

True.

Front

Do sides in similar figures have to be proportional?

Back

True.

Front

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

Back

Their corresponding sides are in proportion.

Front

What is the relationship between the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides in similar figures?

Back

The ratios are equal.

Front

If one triangle has sides of 3, 4, and 5, and another triangle is similar with the shortest side of 6, what is the length of the longest side?

Back

10.

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

Figures that have the same shape but may differ in size.

Front

If two angles are equal, what can be said about the figures they belong to?

Back

The figures are similar.