6.2 Similar Figures

Front

Are the following similar? Why or why not?

Back

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

Front

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______. Options: Congruent, Vertical, Similar, Complementary

Back

Similar

Front

What must be true about similar triangles in a design?

Back

They have corresponding angles that are congruent.

Front

Are the two figures similar? (Hint: are they proportional?)

Back

No, not similar because they are the same shape, but side lengths are not proportional.

Front

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.

Back

True

Front

Solve the proportion.
____ = ____

Back

p=308

Front

Are these triangles similar?

Back

Yes

Front

What angle corresponds with A? Options: D, F, C, E

Back

D

Front

What side corresponds with AB? Options: BC, FE, DE, FD

Back

DE

Front

Are the two figures similar? Explain your reasoning.

Back

Yes, similar because they are the same shape and side lengths are proportional.