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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will apply your understanding of similarity to nested triangles to calculate missing sides and angles.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Fill in the gap: if one shape is an enlargement of another, then these shapes are called ________ shapes.
congruent
opposite
Correct answer: similar
the same
Q2.
Fill in the gap: in all similar shapes, corresponding __________ are equal.
Correct answer: Angles
Areas
Corners
Sides
Q3.
Fill in the gap: corresponding sides of similar shapes are all enlarged by the same __________.
Amount
Bigger
Multiplication
Correct answer: Scale Factor
Q4.
Are triangles ABC and LMN similar?
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No
Correct answer: Yes
Q5.
What is the scale factor of enlargement from ABC to LMN?
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1
Correct answer: 1.5
2
2.5

5 Questions

Q1.
Fill in the gap: in two similar shapes, all corresponding _____ are equal.
Correct answer: Angles
Areas
Perimeters
Sides
Q2.
Triangles DEF and GHI are similar. What is the scale factor of enlargement if GHI is the object and DEF is the image?
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0.3
1/3
2.5
Correct answer: 3
Q3.
Triangles DEF and GHI are similar. What is the scale factor of enlargement if DEF is the object and GHI is the image?
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0.3
Correct answer: 1/3
2.5
3
Q4.
Are PQR and SPR similar?
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No
Correct answer: Yes
Q5.
Are triangles PQS and SQR similar?
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Correct answer: No
Yes

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UnitMaths / Similarity and enlargement