Similarity

Find the length of AB.

• 36

• 18

• 6

• 12

• 10
• 12
• 14
• 16

How far is it across the lake?

• 4

• 6

• 9

• 12

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

Choose the triangle below that is similar to the red triangle.

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The given triangles are similar. Solve for X.

• 2 ft

• 3 ft

• 4 ft

• 6 ft

The two polygons below are similar. Find the length of the missing side of the polygon below.

• X = 10.5

• X = 7.35

• X = 15

• X = 12

Complete the statement: If two polygons are similar, then their corresponding __(1)__ are congruent and their corresponding __(2)__ are proportional.

• Angles ; 2)  Sides

• Sides ; 2) Areas

• Angles ; 2)  Areas

• Sides ; 2)  Angles

Solve for x. Round to the nearest hundredth.

• X = 4.62

• X = 3.47

• X = 4.15

• X = 48.75