Perimeters and Areas of Similar Figures

Section 11.3

Aim 3/26/14
How do we compare perimeters and areas of similar figures? How do we use perimeters and areas of similar figures to solve problems? Check homework. Class rules.

Activator
Polygons ABCD and HJKL are similar. What is the ratio of the side lengths? C 5 Find KL. B Find AB. What is the ratio of their perimeters? A 1:3 33 9 1:3
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Theorem: Areas of Similar Polygons

If two polygons are similar with the lengths of corresponding sides in the ratio of a:b, then the ratio of their areas is a2 : b2.
Side length of Quad. I a Side length of Quad. II b

Area of Quad. I a 2 2 Area of Quad. II b

Example 1
Pentagons ABCDE and LMNPQ are similar. Find the ratio (red to blue) of the perimeters of the pentagons. 1:2 Find the ratio (red to blue) of the areas of the pentagons. 1:4

Checkpoint 1
The ratio of the corresponding sides of two similar hexagons is 3:2. Find the ratio of their perimeters. Find the ratio of their areas. 3:2 9:4

Checkpoint 1
How can you find the area of a polygon if you know its perimeter and the perimeter and area of a similar polygon? The ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their perimeters. So just set up a proportion and solve!

Geometry Tech
Complete homework. Ms. Boyd will circulate the room and check your work and listen to your person-to-person discussion. Exit Ticket at the end.