Algebra 1 2-8 Guided Practice: Proportions and Similar Figures

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Solve It! A sailboat and an accurate model of the boat are shown. How many feet long is the model sailboat? Enter only a number.

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Explain your reasoning.

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Vocabulary: Define similar figures your own words.

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Problem 1 Got It?

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Problem 2 Got It? Create a diagram on the canvas to represent the scenario. Remember that you can insert pictures of objects -- like a man, a flagpole, a shadow, etc. -- instead of drawing them all. Be sure to label all important information.

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Problem 2 Got It? A man who is 6 ft tall is standing next to a flagpole. The shadow of the man is 3.5 ft and the shadow of the flagpole is 17.5 ft. What is the height of the flagpole?

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Problem 3 Got It? The distance from Jacksonville to Gainsville on the map is about 0.6 in. What is the actual distance from Jacksonville to Gainsville?

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Problem 4 Got It? A scale model of a building is 6 in. tall. The scale of the model is 1 in. : 50 ft. How tall is the building?