What are similar figures?
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Similar figures are shapes that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the height of an object using similar triangles?
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You can find the height of an object by using the properties of similar triangles and setting up a proportion based on the heights and distances involved.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a proportion?
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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. It is often used to solve problems involving similar figures.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?
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The lengths of their corresponding sides are in the same ratio.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for finding the height of a tree using a mirror?
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Height of the tree = (Distance from the tree to the mirror) x (Height of the observer) / (Distance from the observer to the mirror).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a triangle has sides measuring 5 cm, 12 cm, and 13 cm, what is the ratio of its sides to a similar triangle with sides measuring 10 cm, 24 cm, and 26 cm?
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The ratio of the sides is 1:2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you solve for a missing side in similar triangles?
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Set up a proportion using the lengths of the corresponding sides of the triangles and solve for the missing side.
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