Copy of Corresponding Parts of Similar Figures
Explore the relationship between corresponding parts of similar figures and compare their measures. Select different figures before answering the questions bellow.
Explora la relación entre las partes correspondientes de figuras similares y compara sus medidas. Selecciona diferentes figuras antes de responder a las preguntas siguientes.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
What do you notice about the corresponding angles of similar figures?
Write an explanation on how to identify corresponding side of similar figures.
Pick a pair corresponding sides and write the ratio (to get a fraction use the " / " key) . Use a calculator to determine the ratio and write your answer.
Pick a another pair corresponding sides from the same figure as question #3, and write the ratio (to get a fraction use the " / " key). Use a calculator to determine the ratio and write your answer.
What do you notice from your results from questions # 3 and #4?