1.Look at your rectangles.
2. G and E have sides that seem to be proportional; if you multiply the sides in E by 2 you would have the dimensions of G.
3. Use ratios of the sides to determine which pairs of rectangles are similar. How did your list compare?
A) 3 by 5
B) 4 by 6
C) 6 by 8
D) 5 by 7
E) 8.5 by 11
F) 5.5 by 8.5
G) 4.25 by 5.5
Solutions: G and E are similar rectangles.
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