Similarity and Proportions

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What is the definition of similar polygons?

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Similar polygons are polygons that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

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The corresponding angles of similar polygons are congruent.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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What is the relationship between the sides of similar polygons?

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The lengths of the corresponding sides of similar polygons are proportional.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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Solve for x: If two similar triangles have sides in the ratio 2:3 and one side of the smaller triangle is 4, what is the corresponding side in the larger triangle?

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x = 6 (Using the ratio 2/3 = 4/x, we find x = 6).

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What is a proportion in mathematics?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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Solve the proportion: 5/x = 10/20.

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x = 10 (Cross-multiplying gives 5 * 20 = 10 * x, so x = 10).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If the lengths of two similar figures are in the ratio 1:4, what is the ratio of their areas?

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The ratio of their areas is 1:16 (The area ratio is the square of the length ratio).

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What is the formula for finding the scale factor between two similar figures?

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The scale factor is found by dividing the length of a side of one figure by the corresponding side of the other figure.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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Solve for x: The polygons are similar. If one side is 8 and the corresponding side is x, and the scale factor is 2:3, what is x?

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x = 12 (Using the scale factor 2/3 = 8/x, we find x = 12).

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A