GEO #3 Similarity

Front

QR is a midsegment of triangle WUV. How do you find the length of QR?

Back

Use the formula:

midsegment = 1/2(parallel side)

Front

Given a similarity statement. How do you find the missing side using proportions?

Back

Use the statement to match angles and sides.

Front

How can you find the height of the tree?

Back

Use the shadow to draw similar triangles.

Front

How do you measure the distance across a pond?

Back

Use the horizon to draw a side-splitter triangle.

Front

How do you write a similarity statement?

Back

Match the angles.

Front

How do you determine if triangles are similar?

Back

Look for 2 congruent angle pairs or 2 pairs of sides that are in proportion.

Front

What is the ratio of any two corresponding sides?

Back

Scale Factor

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures? Options: A) Similar figures always have the same shape., B) Similar figures always have the same size., C) Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal., D) Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional.

Back

Similar figures always have the same size.

Front

How do you identify corresponding sides without a similarity statement?

Back

Match the corresponding angles and sides by their markings. Angles must be equal, and sides must be proportional (match by size).

Front

If two figures are similar their angles are______.

Back

congruent