Calculating Sides in Similar Figures
[size=200][color=#0000ff]Written Work - Copy into your book:[/color][/size][br]We can also use simple equations to calculate matching sides in similar shapes.[br]
Copy the following example into your workbook
[size=200][color=#0000ff]Written Work - Copy into your book:[/color][/size][br]Copy the diagrams and complete the following tasks[br][br]1) Find the length of JH using equal ratios.[br]2) Find the length of BC using equal ratios.[br]3) Check your answers by using the length tool [icon]/images/ggb/toolbar/mode_distance.png[/icon] from the measurement menu [icon]/images/ggb/toolbar/mode_angle.png[/icon][br] After selecting the [icon]/images/ggb/toolbar/mode_distance.png[/icon], point to and select the correct line interval.[br] The value should appear next to the interval.
[size=200][color=#0000ff]Written Work - Copy into your book:[/color][/size][br]Copy the diagrams and show full working to solve the problem.[br][br]Then type your answer in the space provided.
Calculate each side marked "k":
Type the number only (without measurement units)
The value of k is:
Calculate each side marked "s":
Type the number only (without measurement units)
The value of s is:
Calculate each side marked "x":
Type the number only (without measurement units)
The value of x is: