Similarity of Polygons and Triangles

Complete each proportion.
AB / BM  =  ? / CD

• BC

• AC

• MD

• MC

State if the triangles in each pair are similar. If so, state how you know they are similar and complete the similarity statement.

• A

• B

• C

• D

State if the triangles in each pair are similar. If so, state how you know they are similar and complete the similarity statement.

• Not similar

State if the triangles in each pair are similar. If so, state how you know they are similar and complete the similarity statement.

• Not Similar

The triangles are similar. Solve for x.

• 9

• 6

• 4

• 11

The triangles are similar. Solve for x.

• 9

• 14

• 4

• 5

The triangles are similar. Solve for x.

• 5

• 8

• 13

• 11

Solve for X.

• 2 ft

• 3 ft

• 4 ft

• 6 ft

All corresponding sides are proportional (same ratio) in similar figures.

• True

• False

State if the triangles in each pair are similar. If so, state how you know they are similar and complete the similarity statement.

• Not Similar