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Holt Geometry
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Holt Geometry
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Lesson QuizLesson Quiz

Holt Geometry
7-2 Ratios in Similar Polygons
Warm Up
1. If ∆QRS ≅ ∆ZYX, identify the pairs of
congruent angles and the pairs of congruent
sides.
Solve each proportion.
2. 3.
x = 9 x = 18
∠Q ≅ ∠Z; ∠R ≅ ∠Y; ∠S ≅ ∠X;
QR ≅ ZY; RS ≅ YX; QS ≅ ZX

Holt Geometry
Identify similar polygons.
Apply properties of similar polygons to
solve problems.
Objectives

Holt Geometry
similar
similar polygons
similarity ratio
Vocabulary

Holt Geometry
Figures that are similar (~) have the same shape
but not necessarily the same size.

Holt Geometry
Two polygons are
similar polygons if
and only if their
corresponding
angles are
congruent and their
corresponding side
lengths are
proportional.

Holt Geometry
Example 1: Describing Similar Polygons
Identify the pairs of
congruent angles and
corresponding sides.
∠N ≅ ∠Q and ∠P ≅ ∠R.
By the Third Angles Theorem, ∠M ≅ ∠T.
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Holt Geometry
Check It Out! Example 1
Identify the pairs of
congruent angles and
corresponding sides.
∠B ≅ ∠G and ∠C ≅ ∠H.
By the Third Angles Theorem, ∠A ≅ ∠J.

Holt Geometry
A similarity ratio is the ratio of the lengths of
the corresponding sides of two similar polygons.
The similarity ratio of ∆ABC to ∆DEF is , or .
The similarity ratio of ∆DEF to ∆ABC is , or 2.

Holt Geometry
Writing a similarity statement is like writing a
congruence statement—be sure to list
corresponding vertices in the same order.
Writing Math

Holt Geometry
Example 2A: Identifying Similar Polygons
Determine whether the polygons are similar.
If so, write the similarity ratio and a
similarity statement.
rectangles ABCD and EFGH

Holt Geometry
Example 2A Continued
Step 1 Identify pairs of congruent angles.
All ∠s of a rect. are rt. ∠s
and are ≅.
Step 2 Compare corresponding sides.
∠A ≅ ∠E, ∠B ≅ ∠F,
∠C ≅ ∠G, and ∠D ≅ ∠H.
Thus the similarity ratio is , and rect. ABCD ~ rect. EFGH.

Holt Geometry
Example 2B: Identifying Similar Polygons
Determine whether the
polygons are similar. If
so, write the similarity
ratio and a similarity
statement.
∆ABCD and ∆EFGH

Holt Geometry
Example 2B Continued
∠P ≅ ∠R and ∠S ≅ ∠W isos. ∆
Step 2 Compare corresponding angles.
Since no pairs of angles are congruent, the triangles
are not similar.
m∠W = m∠S = 62°
m∠T = 180° – 2(62°) = 56°

Holt Geometry
Determine if ∆JLM ~ ∆NPS.
If so, write the similarity
ratio and a similarity
statement.
∠N ≅ ∠M, ∠L ≅ ∠P, ∠S ≅ ∠J

Holt Geometry
Check It Out! Example 2 Continued
Step 2 Compare corresponding sides.
Thus the similarity ratio is , and ∆LMJ ~ ∆PNS.

Holt Geometry
When you work with proportions, be sure the
ratios compare corresponding measures.
Helpful Hint

Holt Geometry
Example 3: Hobby Application
Find the length of the model
to the nearest tenth of a
centimeter.
Let x be the length of the model
in centimeters. The rectangular
model of the racing car is similar
to the rectangular racing car, so
the corresponding lengths are
proportional.

Holt Geometry
Example 3 Continued
The length of the model is 17.5 centimeters.
5(6.3) = x(1.8) Cross Products Prop.
31.5 = 1.8x Simplify.
17.5 = x Divide both sides by 1.8.

Holt Geometry
A boxcar has the dimensions shown.
A model of the boxcar is 1.25 in. wide. Find
the length of the model to the nearest inch.

Holt Geometry
Check It Out! Example 3 Continued
1.25(36.25) = x(9) Cross Products Prop.
45.3 = 9x Simplify.
5 ≈ x Divide both sides by 9.
The length of the model is approximately 5 inches.

Holt Geometry
Lesson Quiz: Part I
1. Determine whether the polygons are similar. If so,
write the similarity ratio and a similarity
statement.
2. The ratio of a model sailboat’s dimensions to the
actual boat’s dimensions is . If the length of the
model is 10 inches, what is the length of the
actual sailboat in feet?
25 ft
no

Holt Geometry
Lesson Quiz: Part II
3. Tell whether the following statement is
sometimes, always, or never true. Two equilateral
triangles are similar.
Always

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