Geometry Projects Similar Figures

Are the following similar? Why or why not?

• Yes

• No, the corresponding angles are not equal.

• No, the ratios of the corresponding sides are not equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Which statement is true?

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

These two triangles are similar to each other. What is measure is angle R?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

True or False: These two triangles are NOT similar.

• True

• False

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

All angles in similar figures are congruent.  

• True

• False

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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?

• 144 feet

• 72 feet

• 36 feet

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

The two right triangles below are similar. What is x, the missing side length in triangle DEF? 

• 3.75

• 9.75

• 10

• 12

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Review the picture.  Find the missing side measurement in the picture using a proportion.

• w = 18 m

• w = 6 m

• 6 m

• w = 0.16 m

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Complete each proportion.
CB / DM  =  AC / ?

• BM

• MA

• BC

• AD

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

Find the missing area. 

• 0

• 12

• 24

• 30