Warm-up

Monday, October 26, 2009

Solve each proportion. Round to the
nearest tenth where necessary.

a.) 2 f b.) 3 50
= =
3 21 8 p

9 15 16 20
c.) = d.) =
4 p 3 g
 6-3 Similar Figures and
Scale Drawings
Objectives: You will be able to solve
problems that involve similar
figures
You will be able to solve
problems that involve scale
drawings
equal
proportio
n
 the same shape, but not
necessarily the same size;
usingangles
corresponding similar
& figures
sides to
compare distances that are difficult to
measureandirectly
enlarged or reduced
drawing that is similar to an actual
similar to; the same shape,
object or place
but not the same size (necessarily).
 Today’s bonus
• Using indirect measurements with
shadows, similar figures, and some
knowledge of angles, Erotosthenes
(276 – 195 BC) calculated the
circumference of the Earth with
surprising accuracy.
When are we ever going to use
this?
• Here are some ideas:
– Architecture
– Making or using maps
– Movie making
– Surveying
– Manufacturing
Finish the Quick Check before
the end of class!
 Homework
• Please complete pg. 301 (305) #1-19
ODD

• REMEMBER…
– Odd problems have answers in the back
of the book, so you must show your
work to receive full credit on your
homework!!!
 Ticket to Leave
A tree casts a shadow 8 feet long. A 6-
ft man casts a shadow 4 ft long. The
triangle formed by the tree and its
shadow is similar to the triangle
formed by the man and his shadow.
How tall is the tree?
x
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