Similarity

Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures?

• A) Similar figures always have the same shape.
• B) Similar figures always have the same size.
• C) Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal.
• D) Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

• equal
• congruent
• proportional
• none of these

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

If two figures are similar their angles are______.

• proportional
• congruent
• supplementary
• complementary

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Give the reason for similarity

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Why are the triangles similar?

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

If the triangles are similar, state how.

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• Not similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

If the triangles are similar, state why.

• AA

• SAS

• SSS

• Not similar

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Calculate the value of the scale factor between the 2 triangles

• 2.5

• 3

• 3.5

• 4

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

The two right triangles below are similar. What is x, the missing side length in triangle DEF? 

• 3.75
• 9.75
• 10
• 12

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Solve for x. The two figures are similar.

• x = 6
• x = 9
• x = 7
• x = `0

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2