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What are similar figures?

Back

Two figures that have the same shape but may differ in size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding angles?

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Their corresponding angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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If a model of a house is built using a scale of 5 in:25 ft, what is the scale factor?

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The scale factor is 1:5.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the lengths of corresponding sides of similar figures?

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The lengths of corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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If a window in a model is 1.5 in. wide, how wide is the actual window if the scale is 5 in:25 ft?

Back

7.5 feet.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What is the term for sides that are in the same position in similar figures?

Back

Corresponding sides.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What must be true for two figures to be congruent?

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They must have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the difference between similar and congruent figures?

Back

Similar figures have the same shape but different sizes; congruent figures have the same shape and size.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

If two angles are equal in two different triangles, what can be inferred about the triangles?

Back

The triangles may be similar.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Front

What is the scale factor if a model is 1 inch to 10 feet?

Back

The scale factor is 1:120.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1