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Are these two triangles similar? If they are, what is the scale factor?

Yes! F -> G (2) | G -> F ((1/2)

Are these two triangles similar? If they are, what is the scale factor?

Yes! 3 or 1/3

Are these two triangles similar? How do you know?

No! The triangles don't share a common scale factor

What is an example of a scale factor that expands a shape?

x > 1

Are these two triangles similar? How do you know?

No! The triangles don't share a common scale factor

Are these rectangles similar? How do you know?

No! The triangles don't share a common scale factor

Find the length of the missing side

x = 2

Are these two triangles similar? If they are, what is the scale factor?

Yes! 2 or 1/2

What is an example of a scale factor that shrinks a shape?

0 < x < 1

What transformation(s) preserve the size/measurements of a figure? Why?

Translations, reflections, rotation because they're rigid transformations!

Find the length of the missing side

x = 5

Do you agree: when dilating a shape, the corresponding angles will change in measurement

Disagree!

Why are these two triangles similar?

Their corresponding angles are congruent!

What is your scale factor from q to p?

1/3

what is your scale factor from l to k?

2

what is your scale factor from d to c?

1/4

True or False: Similar polygons will have congruent corresponding angles AND proportional side lengths

Yes!

What is your scale factor from c to d?

4!

what is your scale factor from k to l?

1/2

Are these two triangles similar? How do you know?

No! The triangles don't share a common scale factor

Are these two triangles similar? If they are, what is the scale factor?

Yes! 2 or 1/2

Are these two triangles similar? If they are, what is the scale factor?

Yes! From a -> b (1/2) | from b -> a (2)

Are these two triangles similar? If they are, what is the scale factor?

Yes! 3/2 or 2/3

What is your scale factor from p to q?

3