Find missing lengths in similar shapes which have sides overlapping

In this lesson, we will find missing side lengths for similar shapes which have side lengths overlapping

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.The two shapes are similar. What is the scale factor of the enlargement?

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Q2.These two shapes are similar, what is the length of side marked x?

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Q3.These two shapes are similar, what is the length of side marked x?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The two shapes are similar. What is the scale factor of the enlargement?

1/3

Q2.These two shapes are similar, what is the length of side marked x?

2/3

Q3.These two shapes are similar, what is the length of side marked x?

3/3

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Find missing lengths in similar shapes which have sides overlapping

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Triangle ABC is similar to triangle ADE. What is the length of side marked x? (not drawn to scale)

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Q2.The diagram (not drawn to scale) shows two similar triangles. Work out the side length AD.

2/3

Q3.The diagram (not drawn to scale) shows two similar triangles. Work out the side length BD.

3/3

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Find missing lengths in similar shapes which have sides overlapping

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Triangle ABC is similar to triangle ADE. What is the length of side marked x? (not drawn to scale)

1/3

Q2.The diagram (not drawn to scale) shows two similar triangles. Work out the side length AD.

2/3

Q3.The diagram (not drawn to scale) shows two similar triangles. Work out the side length BD.

3/3

Lesson summary: Find missing lengths in similar shapes which have sides overlapping

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