Similar Figures - Proportions

Front

What are matching sides in similar figures called?

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can we say about their corresponding sides?

Back

They are proportional.

Front

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

Back

True

Front

What is the height of a pine tree if the similar triangle method gives you 72 feet?

Back

72 feet

Front

Solve for X in similar triangles: If one triangle has sides 36 and X, and the other has sides 12 and 4, what is X?

Back

X = 144

Front

What is the term for angles that are in the same position in similar figures?

Back

Corresponding Angles

Front

If two figures are similar, what can we say about their corresponding angles?

Back

They are equal.

Front

Find the missing side in similar triangles if one side is 5 and the corresponding side is 7.

Back

7

Front

What is the ratio of the sides of two similar triangles if one triangle has sides of 3 and the other has sides of 9?

Back

1:3

Front

If a triangle has sides of 4, 6, and 8, what is the scale factor if a similar triangle has a side of 12?

Back

Scale factor is 3.