Hi, what do you want to do?
Curated Video
Using Similar Triangles to Find an Unknown Angle | HS.G-SRT.B.5
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question using similar triangles to find a unknown angle. We will begin by reviewing the definition of similar figures. We will identify the corresponding angles and use the...
Curated Video
Using Similarity | HS.G-SRT.A.3
In this shorts video we will answer a standardized math test question using similarity. We will begin by identifying key information given in the problem and by defining similar figures. We will use this definition to identify the...
Curated Video
Find an Unknown Side Length | HS.G-SRT.B.5
In this shorts video we will find an unknown side length. We are given a pair of triangles and told they are similar figures. Using the definition of similar figures, similar figures have corresponding sides that are proportional, we...
Curated Video
Similar Triangles & Proportionality | HS.G-SRT.B.5
In this short math video we will discuss similar triangles & proportionality. We will understand that if two figures are similar that their corresponding sides are proportional. We will identify the corresponding sides and write a...
Curated Video
Similar Figures Lengths
A video entitled "Similar Figures Lengths" which shows how to use proportions to find side lengths in similar figures.
Curated Video
Practical Examples
A video entitled "Practical Examples" that covers transformations the result in similar figures, such as dilations and translations.
Curated Video
Similar Figures and Scales
Students learn to solve ratio problems using similar figures and scales
Curated Video
Angles of Triangles and Similarity
In this video, the teacher reviews how to find angles in triangles using the triangle angle sum theorem. The teacher walks through four parts of a standardized math test question, showing step-by-step how to find missing angle...
Curated Video
Similar Figures, Angle-Angle Similarity and Indirect Measurement
In this video lesson, we explore similar figures and indirect measurement in math. We learn about corresponding sides and angles, how to use similarity to solve problems, and even how to find the height of an object using indirect...
Brian McLogan
ACT SAT Prep How to determine the perimeter of a triangle using similar triangles
ACT SAT Prep How to determine the perimeter of a triangle using similar triangles
Brian McLogan
Showing you have a proportion for similar triangle given points
👉 Learn how to determine whether two triangles are similar given the coordinate points of the vertices of the triangle. Two triangles are said to be equal when the corresponding angles of the triangles are congruent (equal) or when the...
Curated Video
Understanding Dilations and Similar Triangles
In this video, the teacher explains how to determine if two triangles are similar under dilation. They review the properties of dilation and similar figures, such as proportional corresponding sides and congruent corresponding angles.
Curated Video
Dilations: A Mathematical Change in Size
This video lesson introduces dilations. Dilations are a transformation that changes the size of a figure by enlarging it by a scale factor greater than one or by reducing it by a scale factor less than one. Real world examples are...
Curated Video
Triangle Similarity and Indirect Measurement
In this video lesson on triangle similarity and indirect measurement, students will learn how to find missing side lengths and use angle angle similarity to solve problems. Through real-world examples and step-by-step explanations,...
Curated Video
Finding the Height of a Building using Similar Triangles
In this video lesson, students will learn how to find the height of a building using the angle-angle criterion for similar triangles. The teacher explains the concept of similar figures, including corresponding angles and corresponding...
Brian McLogan
Solving for x for two similar polygons
Learn how to solve with similar polygons. Two polygons are said to be similar if the corresponding angles are congruent (equal). When two polygons are similar the corresponding sides are proportional. Knowledge of the length of the sides...
Curated Video
Grade 8 Test Prep: Calculator Section Practice Questions
In this video, the teacher provides practice questions for Grade 8 students to prepare for end-of-year assessments or finals. The questions are based on Common Core standards and cover various topics such as geometry, linear equations,...
Curated Video
Grade 8 Common Core Math YEAR END REVIEW Part A
This video lesson provides guided practice to prepare for a Grade 8 Common Core Mathematics cumulative assessment. The questions that are presented and modeled are the released 2018 MCAS Session A questions. A calculator is not...
Curated Video
Similar Figures
In this video lesson, we will learn the definition of similar figures. Similar figures are figures that are the same shape but different sizes. Similar figures have corresponding sides that are proportional and corresponding angles...
Curated Video
Dilations
This video lesson introduces dilations. Dilations are a transformation that changes the size of a figure by enlarging it by a scale factor greater than one or by reducing it by a scale factor less than one. Real world examples are...
Curated Video
How You Can Determine Similarity
In this video lesson, we will learn the definition of similar figures. Similar figures are figures that are the same shape but different sizes. Similar figures have corresponding sides that are proportional and corresponding angles...
Curated Video
Using Similar Rectangles to Find a Missing Side
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question using similar figures to find a missing dimension of a rectangle. We will review that similar figures have corresponding sides that are proportional. We will use the...
Brian McLogan
Given similar figures determine your missing values
Learn how to solve with similar polygons. Two polygons are said to be similar if the corresponding angles are congruent (equal). When two polygons are similar the corresponding sides are proportional. Knowledge of the length of the sides...
Curated Video
Similar Figures, Angle-Angle Similarity and Indirect Measurement
In this video lesson, we learn about similar figures and indirect measurement. The teacher explains how to identify similar figures, find missing side lengths using proportional ratios, and use angle-angle similarity to solve problems....