Similar Polygons NOTES 8.1 Goals 1)Use Similarity Statements 2)Find corresponding lengths in similar polygons 3)Find perimeters & areas of similar polygons 4)Decide whether polygons are similar
Using Similarity Statements
Example 1: Using Similarity Statements
You Try! 1. In the diagram, ∆JKL~∆PQR. Find the scale factor from ∆JKL to ∆PQR. Then list all pairs of congruent angles and write the ratios of the corresponding side lengths in a statement of proportionality. Scale Factor: 6/9 = 2/3; 4/6 = 2/3; 8/12 = 2/3 The Scale Factor is 2/3 Congruent Angles: Proportionality Statement:
Finding Corresponding Lengths in Similar Polygons
Example 2: Finding Corresponding Length
Example 3: Finding Corresponding Length
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Finding Perimeters & Areas of Similar Polygons
Example 4: Modeling with Mathematics
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Finding Perimeters & Areas of Similar Polygons
Example 5: Finding Areas of Similar Polygons
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Example 6: Deciding whether Polygons are Similar
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