Similar Figures Overlapping Shapes

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

• Congruent

• Vertical

• Similar

• Complementary 

Are these figures similar?

• yes

• no

• i don't know

• not enough information

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

• x = 20

• x = 12

• x = 5

• x = 4

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

• x = 12

• x = 3

• x = 40

• x = 4

Tell whether the two figures are similar. Explain your reasoning.

• 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

Which best describes the pair of figures?

• similar

• not similar

• congruent

• Proportional

Which best describes the pair of figures?

(a)  

• similar

• not similar

• congruent

• Proportional

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are (a)   .

• equal

• congruent

• proportional

• none of these

Are the following similar? Why or why not?

• Yes. All pairs of corresponding angles are congruent.

• No, the corresponding angles are not equal.

• No, the ratios of the corresponding sides are not equal.

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

• x = 10

• x = 4

• x = 2

• x = 5