Identify and describe the relationship between irregular polygons using scale factors
You can identify and describe the relationship between two irregular polygons using scale factors
Identify and describe the relationship between irregular polygons using scale factors
You can identify and describe the relationship between two irregular polygons using scale factors
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Key learning points
- Two similar shapes can be described as being 'x' times greater or smaller than each other.
- If one similar shape is smaller than another, the scale factor is a fraction.
- Shapes related by a scale factor are similar.
Keywords
Irregular polygon - An irregular polygon is a polygon where the sides and angles are not all equal
Common misconception
Not comparing the same or corresponding sides of related shapes.
Label the sides of shapes clearly and refer to them with consistent language of height and width.
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