Similar Figures TEK 7.5C / 7.5A

1. In the figure below, triangle ANG is similar to triangle LEG. I can identify the corresponding angle to  A ◦ Thumbs Up ◦ Thumbs Down ◦ Thumbs Sideways 35°

2. In the figure below, trapezoid JKLM is similar to trapezoid PQRS.

3. Rectangle EFGH is similar to rectangle JKLM.

4. In the figure below, quadrilateral HIGJ is similar to quadrilateral ADCB. A B C D X = X = 6.25

5. In the figure below, triangle ANG is similar to triangle LEG. I can determine the number of degrees in  L ◦ Thumbs Up ◦ Thumbs Down ◦ Thumbs Sideways 35° 180-(90+35) = 55

6. In the figure below, triangle ACB is similar to triangle FCD. I can write a proportion to solve for n ◦ Thumbs Up ◦ Thumbs Down ◦ Thumbs Sideways 4.5 = n 8 6 n = 3.375

7. In the figure below, triangle HER is similar to triangle CAR. x = x = 3

8. I can write another proportion, that could be used to solve the palm tree problem? A palm tree on the beach of South Padre Island casts a shadow 4 feet long. Marisela, who is 5 feet tall, casts a shadow that is 1.5 feet long. What proportion can Marisela write to determine the height of the palm tree? x = 13 1/3

9.The scale drawing of a pool is shown. The scale is 1 centimeter to 5 feet. I can write a proportion to determine the actual length of the longer side of the pool? 3.15 cm 5.5 cm x = 27.5