Similar Figures and Solving Proportions

Line BC corresponds with what line? 

• XZ
• XY
• YZ
• YX

Use the similar figures shown to identify which side corresponds to side  $\overline{EF}$  .

•  $\overline{AB}$  
  

•  $\overline{BC}$  
  

•  $\overline{CA}$  
  

•  $\overline{DF}$  
  

Which side length corresponds with EF?

• ML
• LM
• OL
• EH

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.

Determine whether each pair of ratios forms a proportion

• Proportion

• Not a Proportion

Solve for x 

• x = 6
• x = 25
• x = 28
• x = 17

Solve for x 

• x = 1/10
• x = 10
• x = 4
• x = 5

Find missing side

• 5
• 7
• 9
• 11

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 10
• x = 4
• x = 2
• x = 5

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 1
• x = 3
• x = 9
• x = 5