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Similarity 2

Similarity 2

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Mathematics

8th Grade

Easy

CCSS
8.G.A.3, 8.G.A.2, HSG.CO.B.6

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Created by

Frances Hale

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6 Slides • 6 Questions

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Similarity 2

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Remember:

Similar shapes are the same shape, but not necessarily the same size.


The angles are the same and the side lengths are proportional.

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From yesterday:

Dilation can be used on its own or combined with one of the 3 rigid transformations to produce similar shapes.

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Two figures are similar if:

  • We can describe the series of transformations that can get us from one to the other

  • We use a dilation followed by a reflection, rotation, or translation

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Open Ended

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How could we sequence transformations to get from ABC to A'B'C'?

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Open Ended

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How could we sequence transformations to get from ABC to DEF?

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Open Ended

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How could we sequence transformations to get from ABC to DEF?

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Open Ended

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How could we sequence transformations to get from ABC to A'B'C'?

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Recap - two figures are similar if:

  • We can describe the series of transformations that can get us from one to the other

  • We use a dilation followed by a reflection, rotation, or translation

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Poll

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If shape A is similar to shape B, does that mean shape B is similar to shape A?

Yes

No

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Poll

If shape A is similar to shape B and shape B is similar to shape C, can we say that shape A is similar to shape C?

Yes

No

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