Geometry, 1e., Elayn Martin-Gay Sec. 7.

Section 7.3 Similar Polygons

Complete the outline as you view Video Lecture 7.3. Pause the video as needed to fill in the

blanks. Then press Play to continue. Also, circle your answer to each numbered exercise.

Objective 1 Identify Similar Polygons

________ figures have the same shape but not necessarily the same size. Two polygons are
Similar
________
Similar if corresponding angles are congruent and if the lengths of corresponding sides are
polygons

proportional.

Similar Polygons
Diagram Symbols
ABCD ∼ GHIJ ∠A ≅ ∠G
∠B ≅ ∠H
∠C ≅ ∠I
∠D ≅ ∠J
AB BC CD AD
= = =
GH HI IJ GJ

Work Video Exercise 1 with me.

List the pairs of congruent angles and the extended proportion that relates the corresponding sides for
the similar polygons.
1. RSTV ∼ DEFG
RECD RE EE TE BI
Uy Uy LS LE
LT LF
VELG

A(n) ________ factoris the ratio of corresponding linear measurements of two similar
scale ________
figures.

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Geometry, 1e., Elayn Martin-Gay Sec. 7.3

Section 7.3 Similar Polygons

Pause and work Video Exercises 2 & 3.

Determine whether the polygons are similar. If they are, write a similarity statement and give the
scale factor. If not, explain.
2.

B 3 EE 3
DEGH PLQR BE
3.

not similar
the angles are not
all congruent

Play and check.

Pause and work Video Exercise 4.

The polygons are similar. Find the value of each variable.
4.

4 If
104 5.6
q
Play and check.

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Section 7.3 Similar Polygons

Work Video Exercise 5 with me.

5. You want to make a scale drawing of New York City’s Empire State building using the scale
1 in. = 250 ft. If the building is 1250 ft tall, how tall should you make the building in your
scale drawing?

ÉF 50ft

2507 125501
To
x 5 in

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