The matching parts of similar figures
corresponding
When lines never intersect, they are...
Parallel
If these two triangles are similar...

x= ?
x= 13.5
Are these triangles similar?
True
Are these two triangles similar?
Yes
Two figures that have the same shape but different sizes
similar

x= ?
x= 12

Find DE
DE= 18
What theorem makes these triangles similar?
AA similarity
What is the reasoning for #3?
AA Similarity
The ratio between corresponding measures
scale factor or similarity ratio

z=?
ED=6
Find the length of the hypotenuse.

10
Dilate the image using center B and a scale factor of 3/2.
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Give two proportional ratios of the two triangles.
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If two triangles are similar then their sides are...
Proportional
DE || AC
AB=?
AB= 44.8
Find AB
AB= 40
What is the scale factor?
Scale factor: 10 or 1/10
Give two proportional side length ratios other than the ones given.

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Two equivalent ratios
Proportion/ proportionality
Are they parallel?

No

Find x
x= 40
True or False? All Right Triangles are similar.
False
How tall is the person? (feet, inches)
4 feet 4 inches