Corresponding Sides of Similar Figures

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.  

• True

• False 

Matching sides are called

• Corresponding Sides

• Corresponding Angles

• The Same

• Congruent Sides

Which scale factor is an example of a reduction?

• k = 1/2

• k = 1

• k = 3/2

• k = 2.5

A figure that has been dilated has corresponding sides that are

• propotional

• congruent

What is true about the shape and size of similar figures?

• Same shape and same size

• Same shape and not the same size

• Different shape and same size

• Different shape and not the same size

Which transformation creates similar, but not congruent, figures?

• Rotations

• Dilations

• Reflections

• Translation

∆EFG is similar to ∆HJK. Determine the scale factor of the larger figure to the smaller figure. Take your time!

• 1/3

• 3

• 3 1/3

• 7

Q1. What is the result of 4 + 2?

• A) 24

• B) 6

• C) 10

• D) 7

In the figures below, ∆QSR ~ ∆XYZ. Write a proportion and solve for side QS. 

• 2.4

• 15

• 24

• 16

A building 70 ft high casts a 150 ft shadow. A nearby flagpole casts a 60 ft shadow. Draw a diagram and write a proportion to find the height of the flagpole.

• 28

• 175

• 30

• 150