Similar Figures

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This symbol stands for ...

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is similar to

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Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

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Similar

Front

Are these triangles similar?

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Yes

Front

A family is drawing a blueprint of their backyard. The scale is 1in:7ft. The actual width of the backyard is 49 ft, how wide is it in the drawing?

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7 in

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To find the height of a very tall pine tree, you place a mirror on the ground and stand where you can see the top of the pine tree. How tall is the tree?

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72 feet

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What is the definition of similar figures?

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Figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

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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.

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

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Their corresponding angles are equal.

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If the scale of a drawing is 1:10, what does this mean?

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1 unit on the drawing represents 10 units in reality.

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How do you determine if two polygons are similar?

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Check if their corresponding angles are equal and the lengths of corresponding sides are proportional.