Corresponding Side Lengths of Similar Figures

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Are the following similar? Why or why not?

• Yes

• No, the corresponding angles are not equal.

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

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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

Solve for X.

• 2 ft

• 3 ft

• 4 ft

• 6 ft

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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

• x = 9

• x = 28

• x = 7

• x = 63

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

• equal

• congruent

• proportional

• none of these

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Look at the following picture!

The ratio of the corresponding sides is . . .

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

• x = 1

• x = 3

• x = 9

• x = 5

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Look at the following picture! The ratio of the corresponding sides is . . .

What is the value of X?

• X=4

• X=6

• X=3

• X=2

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2