Solving Proportions and Similar Figures

Solve for y.

Use the figure to solve for x.

Use the figure to solve for x.

Solve for y.

Solve for x 

• x = 1/10

• x = 10

• x = 4

• x = 5

For the pair of similar figures, find the length of the side marked with a variable.

• 1.8 in

• 2.1 in

• 9.8 in

• 9.3 in

Solve for x 

• x = 15

• x = 11

• x = 1/11

• x = 20

Pentagon JKLMN is similar to pentagon VWXYZ.
What is the measurement of angle X?

• 30 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 150 degrees

• 120 degrees

Find missing side

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.  

• True

• False