Finding Missing Sides with Proportions
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Mathematics
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
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Emma Peterson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean when geometric shapes are described as similar?
They are exactly identical in shape and size.
They are proportionally the same in terms of side lengths.
They have the same angles but different side lengths.
They have the same color and texture.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving for a missing side in similar shapes?
Label all sides with units.
Identify which sides to compare.
Perform cross multiplication immediately.
Calculate the area of the shapes.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of labeling sides in a proportion problem?
It helps in identifying correct sides to compare.
It is not necessary if solving for one side.
It makes the shapes look better.
It changes the results of the calculations.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does cross multiplication help to achieve in proportion problems?
It calculates the perimeter of the shape.
It helps solve for the unknown variable.
It finds the greatest common divisor.
It simplifies the equation.
Tags
CCSS.7.RP.A.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you verify if your solution for the proportions is correct?
By dividing the values.
By adding the values.
By checking if the cross products are equal.
By subtracting the values.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it crucial to know that two shapes are similar when solving proportion problems?
It helps in determining the texture.
It is only necessary for color matching.
It ensures the proportions are set up correctly.
It confirms the shapes can rotate.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if a side in a shape problem does not have a given value?
Choose another side that has sufficient information.
Guess the value based on shape size.
Assume any value for calculations.
Ignore the side and solve with available sides.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.2
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