1. Similar Figures and Scale Drawings
6.3

2. Similar Figures Corresponding angles have equal measurements
Length of corresponding sides are in proportion

3. Examples of Similar Figures

4. Symbol

5. The triangles are similar find the missing length
X in
10in
10in
4in

6. Scale Drawing
Used to enlarge or reduce a drawing that is similar to the actual object
Example: Map

7. The scale is 2 cm:15 km Find the actual distance

8. 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

9. Homework
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