similar practice 2

Front

What is the scale factor from the smaller quadrilateral to the larger?

Back

scale factor = 4

Front

What is the scale factor from the small shape to the big shape?

Back

scale factor = 2

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 21.

Back

x = 8

Front

What is the scale factor from the large triangle to the small triangle?

Back

scale factor = 3/4

Front

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

Back

Similar

Front

Define scale factor in geometry.

Back

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

Front

What does it mean for two shapes to be similar?

Back

They have the same shape but may differ in size.

Front

If the scale factor is 1/2, what does that imply about the sizes of the two shapes?

Back

The smaller shape is half the size of the larger shape.

Front

What is the relationship between congruent shapes and similar shapes?

Back

Congruent shapes are similar but also have the same size.

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, what is the scale factor if a similar triangle has sides of lengths 6, 8, and 10?

Back

scale factor = 2