3/15, 3/16 LT 2i Similar Polygons Activity

(1) Use the diagram to sketch two similar quadrilaterals in your notes.[br](2) Check off the box "Show angle measures" and label the angle measures of the corresponding angles of your polygons.[br](3) Label the sides for each of your polygons (Note: A couple of side lengths are not 100% accurate). [br](3)Write the scale factor (use k = scale factor) that you chose (using the slider) between your polygons.[br](4) Write a proportion comparing one PAIR of corresponding side lengths of your polygons. Then, cross multiply to verify that ratios are equivalent.[br](5) Calculate the PERIMETER of each polygon (add all sides of each quadrilateral) by using a calculator or by hand (Note: The check box "Show Perimeters" is not accurate so don't click on it.) Use a calculator to simplify this ratio. [b][u]What did you notice?[/u][/b][br][br](6) Change the polygon on the right (by dragging one or more of its vertices) and repeat questions 1-5 for these new polygons.
Be prepared to show your diagrams and answers to the questions above in class.

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