In this lesson, you applied similar figures to solve meaningful, real-world problems.

Similar Triangles to Determine Heights of Objects

San Jacinto Monument and Shadow Lengths

Source: San Jacinto Monument, Matthiasb, Wikimedia Commons

Similar Figures and Reductions

Big Tex and a Reduction

Source: Big Tex 2007 (1), Cracker989, Wikimedia Commons

Similar Figures and Enlargements

Statue of Stephen F. Austin at the U.S. Capitol

Source: Flickr - USCapitol - Stephen Austin Statue, Architect of the Capitol, Wikimedia Commons