6.2 Similar Figures

Are the following similar? Why or why not?

• Yes
• No, the corresponding angles are not equal.
• No, the ratios of the corresponding sides are not equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

• Congruent
• Vertical
• Similar
• Complementary 

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.3

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Mrs. Ashley used similar triangles to make a design.  Which statement about the triangles in the design must be true?

• They are the same size and shape.
• They are the same size but different shapes.
• They have corresponding angles that are congruent.
• They have corresponding sides that are congruent.

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CCSS.7.G.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

Tell whether the two figures are similar. Explain your reasoning. (Hint: are they proportional?)

• Yes, similar because they are the same shape and side lengths are proportional.
• No, not similar because they are the same shape, but side lengths are not proportional.
• Yes, same shape
• No, different sizes

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.  

• True
• False 

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

Solve the proportion.
____ = ____

• p=31.3
• p=308
• p=924
• p=532

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Are these triangles similar?

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What angle corresponds with A? 

• D
• F
• C
• E

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

What side corresponds with AB? 

• BC
• FE
• DE
• FD

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.8.G.A.4

Tell whether the two figures are similar. Explain your reasoning.

• Yes, similar because they are the same shape and side lengths are proportional.
• No, not similar because they are the same shape, but side lengths are not proportional.
• Yes, same shape
• No, different sizes

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3