Side lengths and angle measures of similar figures
Side lengths and angle measures of similar figures
What you'll learn
- Identify the correct operation (division) needed to solve word problems involving dividing decimals by whole numbers in 8 out of 10 problems.
- Solve word problems involving division of decimals by whole numbers with at least 75% accuracy, showing all steps in the solution process.
- Explain the meaning of the quotient (answer) in the context of a word problem involving division of a decimal by a whole number, providing a clear and accurate interpretation in at least 3 out of 4 problems.
- Apply estimation strategies to determine if the answer to a division word problem involving decimals and whole numbers is reasonable, justifying their reasoning in writing for at least 2 out of 3 problems.
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Two similar triangles ABC and XYZ have sides AB=3 and XY=6. If side AC is 4, what is side XZ?
Quadrilateral PQRS is similar to WXYZ. If angle P is 75°, what is the measure of angle W?
Two similar polygons have a side ratio of 2:5. The perimeter of the smaller polygon is 10. What is the perimeter of the larger one?
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Side lengths and angle measures of similar figures is a Grade 8 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
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You'll be able to: Identify the correct operation (division) needed to solve word problems involving dividing decimals by whole numbers in 8 out of 10 problems; Solve word problems involving division of decimals by whole numbers with at least 75%….
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