Chipman Similar Figures

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What is the correct way to round off 6.61 to the nearest tenth according to Delta Math?

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6.6

Front

Sides in similar figures must be proportional. True or False?

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True

Front

What is the final value of X when solving the proportion in the example?

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6.6

Front

What must you remember about the order of sides when setting up proportions?

Back

The order must match for corresponding sides.

Front

The term 'corresponding' means ...

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matching.

Front

What are similar figures?

Back

Figures that have the same shape but may differ in size.

Front

How do you determine if two figures are similar?

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By checking if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

Front

What is a proportion?

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An equation that states that two ratios are equal.

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

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Their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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What is the scale factor in similar figures?

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The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.