Similar Figures

All angles in similar figures are congruent.  

• True
• False

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

• Congruent
• Vertical
• Similar
• Complementary 

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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.HSG.SRT.A.2

To find the height of a very tall pine tree, you place a mirror on the ground and stand where you can see the top of the pine tree.  How tall is the tree?

• 144 feet
• 72 feet
• 36 feet

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Are these triangles similar?

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Solve for X.

• 2 ft
• 3 ft
• 4 ft
• 6 ft

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.  

• True
• False 

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Angles in the same position are called

• Corresponding Sides
• Corresponding Angles
• The Same
• Congruent Angles

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

What is the scale factor if the triangle on the left is the original?

• 2
• 3/2
• 2/3
• 1/2

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CCSS.7.G.A.1