Similar Figures with Algebra

The figures are similar. Find x.

x = _____

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The figures are similar. Find x.

(Write your answer as a mixed number.)

x = _____

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The figures are similar. Find x.

(Write your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth.)

x = _____

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The figures are similar. Find x.

x = _____

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 12

• x = 3

• x = 40

• x = 4

The polygons are similar. Find x.

• x = 2

• x = 6

• x = 4 

• x = 8

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 1

• x = 3

• x = 9

• x = 5

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 20

• x = 12

• x = 5

• x = 4

A tree is 12 feet tall and casts a shadow 9 feet long. A building nearby casts a shadow that measures 24 feet. How tall is the building? (Draw a picture, set up a proportion)

• 24 feet

• 21 feet

• 27 feet

• 32 feet

The pair of figures are similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 11

• x = 4.5

• x = 5

• x =4