Similar Figures and Scale Drawings 6.3
Similar Figures Corresponding angles have equal measurements Length of corresponding sides are in proportion
Examples of Similar Figures
Symbol
The triangles are similar find the missing length X in 10in 10in 4in
Scale Drawing Used to enlarge or reduce a drawing that is similar to the actual object Example: Map
The scale is 2 cm:15 km Find the actual distance
A scale Drawing has a scale of ½ in for 10 ft A scale Drawing has a scale of ½ in for 10 ft. Find the length of the drawing for each actual length 1.) 35 ft
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