Similar Figures and Proportions

Which proportion could be used to solve for x?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

A parking meter that is 1.6m tall casts a shadow of 3.6m long. At the same time, a tree casts a shadow 9m long. Which proportion could be used to find the height of the tree?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

You can decide if two figures are similar by doing what?

• Adding all the sides

• Making proportions

• Looking closely

• Checking with a friend

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.  

• True

• False 

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Tell whether the two figures are similar. Explain your reasoning. (Hint: are they proportional?)

• 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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

and are shown. Which statement is true?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2